Read the letter carefully. Most IRS letters and notices are about federal tax returns or tax accounts. Each notice deals with a specific issue and includes specific instructions on what to do. A notice may reference changes to a taxpayer’s …
IRS announces interest rate increases for the fourth quarter of 2022; 6% rate applies to most taxpayers starting Oct. 1
The Internal Revenue Service today that interest rates will increase for the calendar quarter beginning Oct. 1, 2022. For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 6% per year, compounded daily, up from 5% for the quarter that …
Do You Want to Grow Your Business With Minimal Investment? Here is How You Do It
With a potential recession on the horizon, most small businesses, in particular, are looking for avenues to cut costs wherever they can. However, that doesn’t mean that your business can’t still grow – you just have to be savvy about …
What Do You Do If the IRS Wants to “Audit” Your Tax Return?
The word “audit” tends to strike fear in the hearts of American taxpayers, but the truth is that not every audit is a result of a problem, or that the Internal Revenue Service suspects you of wrongdoing. There are several …
College students should study up on these two tax credits
Anyone pursuing higher education, including specialized job training and grad school, knows it can be pricey. Eligible taxpayers who paid higher education costs for themselves, their spouse or dependents in 2021 may be able to take advantage of two education …
Not Even Celebrities Are Immune to Issues with Their Taxes
There’s an old saying in life that reminds us that “the only things that are certain are death and taxes.” It seems that, occasionally, some celebrities seem to forget that second part. It’s true. Just because you’ve got the number …
Small Businesses Can Benefit from the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a general business credit that is jointly administered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Labor (DOL). The WOTC is available for wages paid to certain individuals who begin work …
You May Be Able to Donate Your Unused Employee Vacation, Sick, or Personal Leave to Ukrainian Relief
There is a little-known disaster provision of the tax code that, where if an employer has adopted a leave-based donation program, the employees can forgo paid vacation, sick, or personal leave in exchange for their employer making equivalent cash payments …
IRS Announces Mid-Year Optional Vehicle Mileage Rate Increase
With gas prices soaring it has been expected the IRS would increase the mileage rate that business owners can deduct for vehicle use instead of keeping a record of actual expenses. Sure enough, the IRS recently announced a 4-cent increase …
Here’s what taxpayers need to know about business-related travel deductions!
Here’s what taxpayers need to know about business-related travel deductions Business travel can be costly. Hotel bills, airfare or train tickets, cab fare, public transportation – it can all add up fast. The good news is business travelers may be …