As of Aug. 19, the IRS had 8.7 million unprocessed individual tax returns that were submitted in 2022, but continues to open mail within its normal timeframes, according to an update posted to the IRS's website Aug. 29. The unprocessed returns include those filed for the 2021 tax year and [...]
Source: IRS.gov Issue Number: Tax Tip 2022-123 College students should study up on these two tax credits Anyone pursuing higher education, including specialized job training and grad school, knows it can be pricey. Eligible taxpayers who paid higher education costs for themselves, their spouse or dependents in 2021 may be able [...]
Source: IRS.gov Issue Number: FS-2022-20 Inside This Issue Money received through ‘crowdfunding’ may be taxable; taxpayers should understand their obligations and the benefits of good recordkeeping Understanding Crowdfunding Crowdfunding is a method of raising money through websites by soliciting contributions from a large number of people. The contributions may be solicited [...]
Confused about your gains and losses from Virtual Currency transactions? We can help! The IRS recently published an article reminding taxpayers about reporting your crypto transactions on your tax return. Source: IRS.gov Issue Number: IR-2022-61 IRS reminds taxpayers they must check a box on Form 1040, 1040-SR or 1040-NR on [...]
IRS.gov Issue Number: IR-2022-31 IRS continues work to help taxpayers; suspends mailing of additional letters WASHINGTON – As part of ongoing efforts to provide additional help for people during this period, the IRS announced today the suspension of more than a dozen additional letters, including the mailing of automated collection notices [...]
Issue Number: IR-2022-08 Inside This Issue 2022 tax filing season begins Jan. 24; IRS outlines refund timing and what to expect in advance of April 18 tax deadline WASHINGTON − The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation's tax season will start on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, when the tax agency [...]
Issue Number: IR-2022-03 Inside This Issue IRS reminder to many: Make final 2021 quarterly tax payment by Jan. 18; avoid surprise tax bill, possible penalty WASHINGTON − The IRS urges taxpayers to check into their options to avoid being subject to estimated tax penalties, which apply when someone underpays their [...]
The following information reviews the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP Act), passed to assist in dealing with the economic impacts of COVID-19. Source of Articles: NATPtax.com INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS: Economic Impact Payments The ARP Act provided a third economic impact payment [...]
Source: IRS.gov Child Tax Credit Eligibility Assistant helps families determine whether they qualify for Child Tax Credit payments Update Portal helps families monitor and manage Child Tax Credit payments WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today launched two new online tools designed to help families manage and monitor the advance [...]
Source: IRS.gov Year-round tax planning is for everyone. An important part of that is recordkeeping. Gathering tax documents throughout the year and having an organized recordkeeping system can make it easier when it comes to filing a tax return or understanding a letter from the IRS. Good records help: Identify [...]
