The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to make sure they're well-informed about their tax situation as the filing deadline approaches. The key topics include special steps related to charitable contributions, economic impact payments and advance child tax credit payments. Here are some key items for taxpayers...
If you find yourself short-staffed, there's no harm in calling a former employee who has retired. You won't jeopardize your pension plan's tax status if you rehire retirees. Nor is it a problem if you permit distributions of retirement benefits to employees who hit the...
The IRS has announced that taxpayers can now file their Form 1040-X, Amended U.S Individual Income Tax Return, electronically using available tax software products. This form is used to amend various versions of Form 1040....
Starting January 1, 2022, Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, and Cash App are required to report payments for goods and services of more than $600 to the IRS. Prior to 2022, these platforms were required to report on Form 1099-K to the IRS payments for goods or...
With preparations for the next tax season starting there is something important you should be aware of. The IRS will be sending out two letters to taxpayers in January: Letter 6419 - Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Letter 6475 - Economic Impact (stimulus) Payment It is important that you...
Updated IRS rules offer guidance for deductible expenses which may have been murky as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
The rules being updated involve using optional standard mileage rates when figuring the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical...
When should you revise your tax withholding? If you receive a large refund from the IRS when filing your income tax return, or owe the IRS a substantial amount when filing, you should consider adjusting your withholding....
When should you revise your tax withholding? If you receive a large refund from the IRS when filing your income tax return, or owe the IRS a substantial amount when filing, you should consider adjusting your withholding....
This overview can help you learn more about IRS Revenue Ruling 59-60, which is regarded as the foundation of modern business valuation. The ruling outlines and reviews the approach, methods and factors to be considered in valuing the shares of the capital stock of closely...
The Taxpayer First Act of 2019 is redesigning how the IRS works with taxpayers, even though it may take a while for many of the provisions to take effect. The Act includes provisions including an independent appeals process, cyber-security and identity protection, and innocent spouse...
