Source: IRS.gov - Issue Number: Tax Tip 2020-129 Terms to help taxpayers better understand Individual Retirement Arrangements Many taxpayers may have heard of Individual Retirement Arrangements, or IRAs, but some don’t know how IRAs help them save for retirement. People can set up an IRA with a bank or other [...]
IRS.gov - Issue Number: Tax Tip 2020-118 Marriage changes a lot of things and taxes are on that list. Newlyweds should know how saying “I do” can affect their tax situation. Here’s a checklist of items for newly married couples to review: Name and address changes - Name. When a [...]
IRS.gov IR-2020-185, August 18, 2020 WASHINGTON — With millions of Americans now receiving taxable unemployment compensation, many of them for the first time, the Internal Revenue Service today reminded people receiving unemployment compensation that they can have tax withheld from their benefits now to help avoid owing taxes on this income [...]
Issue Number: IR-2020-180 IRS.gov IRS takes new steps to ensure people with children receive $500 [...]
Source: Tax Tip 2020-98: Here’s what taxpayers need to know about the home office deduction www.irs.gov Here’s what taxpayers need to know about the home office deduction The home office deduction allows qualifying taxpayers to deduct certain home expenses on their tax return. With more people working from home [...]
Tax returns are due today; taxpayers who can’t pay should still file today Source: IRS.gov Today, 2019 tax returns are due. Taxpayers should remember to file or request an extension of time to file and pay any taxes they owe by the July 15 deadline to avoid penalties and interest. [...]
Source: Issue Number: FS-2020-10 IRS payment options Taxpayers have a variety of options to consider when paying federal taxes. This year, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the filing deadline and tax payment due date was postponed from April 15 to July 15, 2020. A list of forms due July [...]
The PPP Forgiveness Application With the latest changes to the program rules was released today. There is an EZ version and a standard version. Both are half of the length of the original application. Here is an article outlining some of the details. Explanations regarding forgiveness dates and some gray [...]
The IRS created a flow chart to help employers navigate the new tax credits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Each situation with each of your employees may be unique. Always consult a tax advisor before filing with the IRS. Book a phone consultation with our staff today.
Every day it seems we are faced with changing rules from the SBA, US Treasury, Congress, etc., leaving small business owners (and thier accountants) to interpret these new laws. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) "forgivable" loan has been an amazing program for many businesses facing a downturn in these troubling [...]