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....
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...
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...
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...
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...