IRS e-file System Down for Processing
IRS will be conducting Disaster Recovery exercises on Saturday June 9th and again on Saturday June 16th . They will not be processing returns beginning at 6PM Eastern on Friday June 8th, and they intend to bring the system back on line at 8:00 AM Eastern on Monday June 11th. The Same procedure and timeline […]
Did You Receive A Warning Letter From The IRS?
According to TaxProToday, the IRS has sent out its regular warning letters to inactive EFIN holders. However, this year it seems that there was some error and current, active EFIN holders could be getting one, as well. If you have used your EFIN to e-file at least one return in the last two years, you […]
Happy Memorial Day!
Our offices will be closed in observance of the holiday Monday, May 28th. We would like to wish everyone a safe happy Memorial Day Weekend!
CAA/ITIN Application Update- Regarding Dependents
If you have a client who is attempting to get ITINs for dependents, he or she must be a parent or use a Power of Attorney form for immediate family (grandparents, brothers, sisters, etc). If your client is an aunt or uncle, the Power of Attorney will not work. In this instance, you will notarize […]
Crook Arrested for Using Dead Preparer’s Identity to File Tax Returns
A man, Todd P. Halpern, in New Jersey was charged with one count of tax fraud and one count of identify theft. He was arrested at his home by agents of the FBI and IRS, according to U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman’s office. Halpern prepared and filed 657 fraudulent federal income tax returns with the […]