Taxes

January 29, 2018 

The shutdown of the federal government on January 20 only lasted two days. But another deadline is looming: Uncle Sam will close up shop again on February 8 if Congress doesn’t take further action.

Ken Berry, JD

January 28, 2018 

While all states penalize businesses for late and incorrect sales tax returns, close to 30 incentivize timely filing by offering a sales tax filing discount to businesses that file returns and remit payments by the due date. Two states even offer ...

January 25, 2018 

The IRS will start processing most returns on January 29, but will not start processing returns with the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) until mid-February 2018.

January 24, 2018 

If nominated and approved, Rettig faces an uphill battle in turning around the IRS, which has suffered in recent years from a dwindling budget and several black eyes, including the “Tea Party scandal” that unfolded under Koskinen’s watch.

Ken Berry, JD

January 24, 2018 

A tax professional such as a CPA, EA or tax attorney can assist taxpayers in determining whether they are eligible for this and other credits.

January 23, 2018 

A special computation method, available only to people who lived in one of the hurricane disaster areas during 2017, may enable them to claim the EITC or claim a larger than usual credit. Under this method, taxpayers whose incomes dropped in 2017 can ...

January 22, 2018 

Participants in the program who are not attorneys, CPAs or EAs do not have unlimited rights. Their rights are limited to representing clients whose returns they prepare and sign, but only before revenue agents, customer service agents and the taxpayer ...

January 22, 2018 

As the year comes to a close, we have compiled some unexpected tax deductions you may be able to claim on your return as you look at getting your financial house in order and as you consider other New Year’s resolutions. Whether with your business, ...

January 19, 2018 

The endless stream of forms, deductions and claims is, shall I say, less than enjoyable, and this hardship only increases when you have an unconventional occupation – such as a freelance anything – or own a business (particularly one with employees).

January 18, 2018 

The IRS will begin processing tax returns on January 29, 2018, for income earned in 2017. In general, the IRS says that returns with refunds are processed and payments issued within 21 days. For paper filers, this can take much longer, however.

January 17, 2018 

Here’s how the scam works: Cybercriminals do their homework, identifying chief operating officers, school executives or others in positions of authority. Using a technique known as business email compromise (BEC) or business email spoofing (BES), ...

January 15, 2018 

If SCOTUS decides in favor of South Dakota, that decision would pave the way for all states to tax remote sales. Exactly how they would do that is, at this point, unclear.