Do not forget that if you filed an extension for additional time to file, the deadline is fast approaching. You will be able to file returns for a while longer but your client may face additional penalties as a result of the delay. Play it safe, and file before the deadline, or, if nothing else, […]
14 years after the terrible tragedy, we renew our promise to remember the victims and families of 9/11. The world lost two thousand, seven hundred and fifty-three people at the World Trade Center but it didn’t end there. Due to health problems stemming from the tragedy, the overall number of deaths caused by the the […]
If you haven’t heard of Uber by now, let me briefly explain. Uber is a car service cheaper than that of a regular taxi because Uber drivers user their own car and choose when they work. Think of a ride-share or carpool that you pay for,but you don’t pay as much as a taxi. Long […]
Identity theft is a problem that affects millions of Americans and that nondescript number is growing exponentially. Years ago, there were fewer people filing fewer fraudulent returns, but now, with the ease of e-file and the lax security of some office’s document retention procedures, there are thousands of people who have built a type of […]
What does PTIN stand for? PTIN stands for Preparer Tax Identification Number. What is the cost of a PTIN? The IRS PTIN cost is $64.25 for the first year and $63 each afterword. (Sidebar: There are CPAs that have filed a class action lawsuit against the IRS PTIN fees. If you remember, it used to […]
The IRS has released a warning to the public in regards to tax schemes that promise higher refunds to those with low income. The IRS would like to specifically warn the elderly, church members, and working families. Under this scheme, the promoter claims to be able to obtain a tax refund or “non existent stimulus […]
The IRS will no longer send out reminders to First Time Home-buyers who purchased a home in 2008. The credit in 2008 was essentially an interest free loan from Uncle Sam. Most people pay back the loan in 15 years (15 installments of $500 through his/her tax return). Undoubtedly and obviously, the IRS will still […]
The IRS regularly conducts national, regional and local compliance initiative projects (CIPs) to study perceived areas of noncompliance. The IRS uses the data from these projects to develop more comprehensive projects and allocate its audit resources in the areas showing significant noncompliance. Projects to be conducted through March regard Schedule C filers, taxpayers taking duplicate […]
Be sure to inform your clients that they have until April 17th this year to file for 2008 tax refunds credits. The IRS estimates that there is over 1 billion dollars in unclaimed refunds still waiting for returns to be filed. Many people feel that they do not need to file tax returns due to […]
Many offices have clients who have been struggling to get official W2s from their employers. Now that we have hit February 14th the IRS will accept these returns with a substitute W2 form attached (form 4852). This will allow you to e-file the tax return as long as you have the employers EIN, which can […]