It’s full speed ahead for the 2020 tax season now that the IRS is accepting returns. Here are some IRS tips to help you avoid common errors that will slow the filing process and...
New Ford and Porsche models join the ranks of plug-in vehicles available for a lucrative tax break. Buyers of certain electric passenger vehicles and light trucks can claim a credit for up to $7,500....
A new tax incentive may give disaster relief funds a huge boost to certain donations from corporations. In 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) established a new category of “qualified disaster relief contributions.” Under...
Do you have a child age 17 or older or other dependent? You can’t claim the Child Tax Credit for these individuals but you may qualify for the Credit for Other Dependents. The maximum...
The IRS began accepting tax returns on Feb. 12. Ideally, you’ve been gathering tax records all year and have already made an appointment with us. Bring all W-2s, 1099s and documents about state tax...
Are you self-employed and a survivor of COVID-19? If so, you may be able to claim a sick and family leave tax credit under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The law allows certain...
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:...
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...
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...
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....