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Are you still waiting for your refund?
IRS recently released an operational staus update. This update (found below) addresses some of the reasons that you may not have received your refund yet. In a normal year many of these things are done behind the scenes and are not noticed by the taxpayer. However, the service has not yet fully recovered from the effects of COVID-19 on their operations.
Read more ...Tax Day for individuals extended to May 17: Treasury, IRS extend filing and payment deadline [UPDATE]
IR-2021-59, March 17, 2021
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The IRS will be providing formal guidance in the coming days.
Read more ...The American Rescue Plan of 2021
The following is a summary of a few of the key provisions in the American Rescue Plan that was signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021. Check back for updates as we learn more...
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IRS Online Account can help taxpayers get ready to file their tax return
Taxpayers can securely access and view their IRS tax information anytime through their individual online account. They can see important information when preparing to file their tax return or following up on balances or notices. This includes:
Read more ...Educators can now deduct out-of-pocket expenses for COVID-19 protective items
WASHINGTON – Eligible educators can deduct unreimbursed expenses for COVID-19 protective items to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the classroom. COVID-19 protective items include, but are not limited to:
Read more ...2021 tax filing season begins Feb. 12; IRS outlines steps to speed refunds during pandemic
WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation's tax season will start on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns.
The Feb. 12 start date for individual tax return filers allows the IRS time to do additional programming and testing of IRS systems following the Dec. 27 tax law changes that provided a second round of Economic Impact Payments and other benefits.
This programming work is critical to ensuring IRS systems run smoothly. If filing season were opened without the correct programming in place, then there could be a delay in issuing refunds to taxpayers. These changes ensure that eligible people will receive any remaining stimulus money as a Recovery Rebate Credit when they file their 2020 tax return.
Read more ...Businesses have Feb. 1 deadline to provide Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC to recipients
WASHINGTON − The Internal Revenue Service today reminded businesses and other payors that the revised Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income, and the new Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation, must be furnished to most recipients by Feb. 1, 2021.
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IRS Warns of Identity Theft Signs
With identity thieves continuing to target the tax community, the IRS is urging you to learn the new signs of identity theft so you can react quickly to limit any damage.
The common signs of ID theft
Read more ...This Bank Secret Can Be Yours
Know the way loans work...and use it to your advantage!
Every banker knows that the majority of the money they make on a loan is made in the first few years of the loan. By understanding this fact, you can greatly reduce the amount you pay when buying your house, paying off your student loan, or buying a car. Here is what you need to know:
Your payment never changes
When you obtain a loan, the components of that loan are interest, the number of years to repay the loan, the amount borrowed, and the monthly payment. Assuming a fixed rate note, the payment never changes. Here is an example of a $250,000 loan.
Read more ...Tips For Dealing With Common Accounts Payable Problems
The accounts payable process is typically very labor-intensive for many small business owners. While moving to a paperless environment may help alleviate some of your accounts payable headaches, there will be new problems you’ll have to successfully navigate.
Read more ...The Tweet Worth $2.9 Million!
The collectibles industry used to be defined by classic keepsakes such as stamps, coins, and trading cards. Today, a new kind of collectible called non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has exploded in popularity. From music to digital game pieces, NFTs are digital assets that sometimes sell for millions of dollars. Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey sold his first-ever Tweet as an NFT for $2.9 million!
Read more ...Time to Schedule Your Tax Planning Session
Now is the time to schedule a tax planning appointment. If you are on the fence, here are some things to consider:
Read more ...Protect Your Valuables BEFORE Thieves Arrive
If you are concerned about protecting your valuables, here are several suggestions to consider for protecting them from would-be thieves:
Read more ...Give Your Business an End-of-Summer Check-up
As summer winds down, your business’s financial statements may be due for a quick check-up. Here are several review suggestions to help determine the health of your business prior to year end.
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