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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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...
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 Deadline to Voluntarily Disclose Erroneously Claimed Employee Retention Credits is Fast Approaching!
Now is the time for businesses to review their tax returns to make sure they did not claim the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) in error. The ERC was a focal point for many scammers spreading misinformation in the 2021 tax season, leading businesses to believe they...
Contribution Limits for 401(k) and Other Plans Increase in 2025, While IRA Limits Stay the Same
Planning for retirement is a critical aspect of looking towards the future, and the IRS recently announced that the contribution limits for 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan will increase from $23,000 to $23,500 in...
New Tool for Taxpayer Protection Offered by the IRS – Enroll Today!
The IRS has released a new tool in the fight against felonious filing: the Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) system. Taxpayers can now enroll in the IP PIN program and will receive a unique number only known by themselves and the IRS....
