Understanding Tax Terms: Basis

Understanding Tax Terms: Basis

Covering the bases on basis Basis is a common IRS term, but probably does not enter into your everyday conversation. This IRS term is important because it impacts the taxes you pay when you sell, exchange or give away property. What basis is The IRS describes basis...
Clues You are About to be Scammed

Clues You are About to be Scammed

Mention the word IRS and everyone’s blood pressure tends to go up a bit. Unfortunately, thieves know this too and often use the IRS as a threat to get you to fall for their latest scam. Every year the IRS mentions their dirty dozen tax scams and repeatedly tries...
Anticipating your Refund

Anticipating your Refund

What you should know If you e-file your tax return, you can generally expect to receive your refund within three weeks of it being accepted by the IRS. Expect four or more weeks if you mail in your tax return. But delays can happen. Refund Delays: The common culprits...
Your Business Tax Return is DUE!

Your Business Tax Return is DUE!

March 15th is quickly approaching March 15th is the tax-filing due date for 2023 calendar year S corporations and partnerships. While this filing deadline does not require making a tax payment, missing the due date could cost you a hefty penalty. The penalty The...
Common Missing Items = DELAYS

Common Missing Items = DELAYS

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...