by admin | Feb 23, 2024 | The Audit
What you need to do NOW! Preparing to file your tax return is a great time to ensure you have proper documentation to substantiate your tax deductions. This is important as many banks start deleting online documentation that is over one year old. Background Two things...
by admin | Feb 16, 2024 | Your Income
Understand the rules now to avoid a tax surprise later There is large tax break that allows you to exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 married) in capital gains on the sale of your personal residence. But making the assumption that this gain exclusion will always keep...
by admin | Feb 9, 2024 | Miscellaneous
Review these common causes of filing delays Double-check this list of items that often cause delays with both filing your tax return and getting your much anticipated refund. Missing W-2 or 1099. Using last year’s tax return, make a list of W-2s and 1099s. Then...
by admin | Feb 2, 2024 | Your Income
A great place to lower your taxes The tax code has plenty of ways to reduce your taxable income, and many take place on your paycheck. If you haven’t already done so, now is a great time to conduct a thorough review of your paystub. Here are some tips: Review...
by admin | Jan 26, 2024 | Miscellaneous
Each year thieves try to steal billions in federal withholdings by stealing your identity. As the IRS focuses more attention on this quickly growing problem, now is the time of year to be extra vigilant. Early tax filing season is the worst time Your federal tax...
by admin | Jan 19, 2024 | What's New
Especially important for new business startups Beginning in 2024, many small businesses will have to report information about their owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (commonly referred to as FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury...
by admin | Jan 12, 2024 | What's New
New mileage rates announced by the IRS Mileage rates for travel are now set for 2024. The standard business mileage rate increases by 1.5 cents to 67 cents per mile. The medical and moving mileage rates are now 21 cents per mile. Charitable mileage rates remain...
by admin | Jan 5, 2024 | Miscellaneous
Now is the time to make your estimated tax payment If you have not already done so, now is the time to review your tax situation and make an estimated quarterly tax payment using Form 1040-ES. The 4th quarter due date for the 2023 tax year is now here. Due date:...
by admin | Jul 28, 2023 | What's New
The IRS recently announced a major policy change that it will end most unannounced revenue officer visits to taxpayers. This announcement is being picked up by all the major news outlets, but as is usually the case, it lacks context. Here is what you need to know....
by admin | Jul 21, 2023 | The Audit
Not always needed or wise There’s usually an element of relief after your annual tax return has been filed. But what do you do if you find an error on your tax return? Should you always file an amended return? Here are some things to consider. Errors in the...
