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09 Feb

COVID-19 Scam

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February 9, 2021

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the IRS’s Criminal Investigation division are warning taxpayers about a new wave of COVID-19-related scams. Officials with the DOJ and IRS spotlighted a number of scams, including:...

08 Feb

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IRS Tax Season Points

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February 8, 2021

As tax season kicks off on Feb. 12, 2021, the IRS wants to remind taxpayers of some points they might miss. For example, taxpayers who received interest income (of at least $10) from the...

07 Feb

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IRS Updates Get My Payment Tool

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February 5, 2021

The IRS has updated its “Get My Payment” tool to include information on how the second Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) will be delivered to eligible individuals to provide COVID-19 relief. Here’s a question that...

01 Feb

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ERC Extended for Employers Keeping Workers on Payroll

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January 28, 2021

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is extended for employers who keep workers on payroll. The recently enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act made several changes to the tax credit, which was created under the CARES Act....

27 Jan

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Plug-In Vehicles Available for Tax Break

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January 27, 2021

New plug-in vehicles are now available for a tax break. The IRS has added models to its list of vehicles that are eligible for the plug-in electric motor vehicle tax credit. The tax code...

26 Jan

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Direct Deposit Income Tax Returns

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January 26, 2021

Did you know that eight out of 10 taxpayers receive their income tax refunds using direct deposit? The reason, according to the IRS, is that filing electronically and choosing direct deposit is the fastest...

25 Jan

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IRS Form for Identity Theft

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January 22, 2021

What should you do if you think you’ve been the victim of tax-related identity theft? The IRS has a form to file for that. The “Identity Theft Affidavit” is for taxpayers who suspect identity...

24 Jan

Coronavirus Tax Filing & Payment, Federal Tax

Tax Relief for Certain Individuals, Trusts & Estates

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January 21, 2021

The IRS is providing tax relief that applies to certain individuals, trusts and estates. Specifically, the relief is from the tax penalty for estimated tax payments due before July 15, 2020, with respect to...

20 Jan

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Tax Season Begins February 12

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January 20, 2021

It is later than in past years. The IRS stated that the start date will allow time to do additional programming and testing of systems following the Dec. 27 tax law changes that...

18 Jan

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CAA Expands Certain School-Related Expense Deductions for Educators

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January 18, 2021

A long-standing benefit for some educators gets an update. Eligible K-12 teachers and instructors are entitled to up to $250 annually in an “above-the-line deduction” for certain school-related expenses paid out of their own...

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