The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

What you need to know With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act or OBBBA, many of the temporary tax laws set to expire at the end of 2025 have been made permanent. This week’s tip summarizes the changes to several of the more popular deductions and...
The Impact of IRS Layoffs

The Impact of IRS Layoffs

During the recent chaos of Federal employment moves over the past couple of weeks, two actions will impact how filing your tax return this year could go and how to prepare accordingly. Voluntary termination After being offered voluntary termination, approximately...
The New Problem with IRS Identity Theft

The New Problem with IRS Identity Theft

PLUS: Small Business FinCEN Update! In its most recent annual report to Congress, the Taxpayer Advocacy Service outlines troublesome trends it sees in the processing and administration of tax returns and taxpayer support. By law, the National Taxpayer Advocate’s...
IRS Proactively Issues One Million Rebate Payments!

IRS Proactively Issues One Million Rebate Payments!

What you need to know In late December, the IRS announced plans to issue automatic payments to eligible people who did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. The payments should be received in late January. No action is needed for eligible...
2025 Mileage Rates are Here!

2025 Mileage Rates are Here!

New mileage rates announced by the IRS Mileage rates for travel are now set for 2025. The standard business mileage rate increases by 3 cents to 70.0 cents per mile. The medical and moving mileage rates stay at 21 cents per mile. Charitable mileage rates remain...