It’s true – the IRS now has a suggestion box where taxpayers can make recommendations on how the IRS may improve (in 500 characters or less). My first thought was the countless number of rude suggestions the IRS will receive, and that the people reviewing the...
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The FTB has appointed Shane Hofeling as Chief Counsel!
Accomplished attorney, Shane Hofeling, has recently been appointed to the role of Chief Counsel within the FTB. Mr. Hofeling has worked diligently for the FTB for 22 years, including broad experience working in five different departments in the Legal Division and...
Filing on Extension? Remember, No Extension on Payment!
The IRS reminds taxpayers at any income level that while they may file a request for a six-month extension of time to file from the traditional deadline of April 15th, there is no extension on the time for payment. While taxpayers may not incur a penalty or interest...
Choose your Tax Preparer Carefully to Protect your Personal Information
It used to be that people just wanted a tax return preparer who could “save them the most tax” or get them the “largest refund,” but nowadays, you have to also ensure your tax preparer takes steps to avoid being scammed out of your personal information! One tip the...
Where There’s a Tax Credit, There’s a Criminal
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC), a program created to help struggling small businesses during the pandemic, is just one of several IRS credits fraught with abuse, whether by criminals or well-intended taxpayers who are confused by the rules. IRS Commissioner,...
The Sky is Not Falling Despite IRS Terminations
Choose your media outlet carefully to try to get complete information which, admittedly, is coming at warp speed these days! The IRS job cuts will not affect employees critical to the filing season. Half of the cuts will be from the Small Business/Self-Employed...
The IRS Postpones Deadlines to File and Pay in Zones Affected by the California Wildfires
The IRS has recently announced that in zones declared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), any payment or filing deadlines between January 7, 2025, and October 15, 2025, will be postponed until October 15, 2025. The postponement includes any individual...
National Taxpayer Advocate Issues Report to Congress
Erin Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate, has issued her annual report to congress noting the IRS has made significant progress over the past two years improving the taxpayer experience. She cites continued funding as a critical need to continue its service to...
The IRS Issues Helpful Tips to Prepare for the 2025 Tax Season
With tax season quickly approaching, the IRS has compiled some important information and resources to help taxpayers with filing. Various tools the IRS has implemented such as an IRS Online Account and an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) are...
The Federal Disaster Relief Act of 2023 Has Been Passed Into Law
Any payments individuals received from 2020-2025 for wildfires which occurred after 2014 are not subject to federal income tax. Taxpayers are allowed to amend returns for a year after the date of enactment (which was December 12, 2024) even if the statute of...
