The IRS has recently made upgrades to its Pre-Filing Agreement (PFA) program, making it easier for large businesses and international taxpayers to voluntarily comply with reporting requirements. Through the PFA program, taxpayers can feel more certain that they will...
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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,...
Federal Bill S.5158 Pending; Aims to “Define Solicitation of Orders”
Public Law 86-272 has long been used to protect out-of-state businesses from being taxed on net income earned in other states if the only business activity of the company within the other states consists of the solicitation of orders for sales of tangible personal...
FTB Issues “Review Your State Tax Return” Letters
The FTB has once again issued letters to targeted taxpayers with large Schedule A itemized deductions or large Schedule C expenses, this time for tax year 2021. The FTB successfully used this strategy two years ago for tax returns filed for 2019. The benefit to...
The Tax Gap is Nearly $700 Billion Despite 85% Taxpayer Compliance
The estimated tax gap calculates the difference between the amount of taxes collected and paid on time and the true tax liability. The projected tax gap for 2022 is $696 billion; $200 billion more than in 2014 through 2016. The tax gap looks at three main areas:...
