Taxes June 21, 2023
‘What a Difference a Year Makes!’: IRS Has Made a Huge Dent in Tax Return Backlog
In her midyear report to Congress, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins shared several IRS improvements this filing season.
Payroll June 20, 2023
Paychex Charitable Foundation Donates $1 Million to National Urban League
The grant, which allocates $250,000 annually over four years, will support job training and workforce development programs in key markets where Paychex has a high concentration of employees.
Taxes June 20, 2023
Hunter Biden to Plead Guilty to Tax and Gun Charges
Hunter Biden has been charged with illegally possessing a handgun in 2018 as well as two tax misdemeanors, for failing to file and pay taxes on time in 2017 and 2018.
June 15, 2023
Conservatives’ Budget Plan Renews Battle Over Social Security Benefits, Tax Cuts
The proposal would gradually raise the age at which future retirees can claim full Social Security benefits from 67 to 69.
Taxes June 15, 2023
TIGTA: IRS Gave Out More Than $10 Billion in Excess Child Tax Credits in 2021
The IRS miscalculated 2021 child tax credit payments for thousands of eligible taxpayers as of May 5, 2022, TIGTA said.
Taxes June 15, 2023
Ins and Outs of the Home Sale Exclusion
Here are several key points about the home sale exclusion that you should know about before you hand over the keys.
Taxes June 15, 2023
Key In on Improved Home Energy Credits
The IRS is reminding taxpayers that they may qualify for expanded home energy credits in 2023 (IR-2023-97, 5/4/23) There are two types of credits.
Taxes June 15, 2023
The IRS and Gambling – The Tax Blotter – June 16, 2023
Taxpayers can claim a limited deduction for gambling losses, but the IRS keeps close tabs on these write-offs.
Taxes June 14, 2023
IRS, Treasury Issue Proposed Guidance on Monetization Options for Energy Tax Credits
The proposed rules released on June 14 focus on elective pay and transferability of credits under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Taxes June 14, 2023
IRS Clarifies Elective Payment Rules for Semiconductor Chips Tax Credit
The CHIPS Act allows eligible taxpayers to make an election to treat the credit as a payment against federal income tax.
Firm Management June 14, 2023
Redefining Success: What It Looks Like When Growth Isn’t the Top Priority
A lifestyle accounting firm emphasizes the personal lives of their employees in a way that focuses on balance, which may look different from a firm where scaling financial growth is the main priority.
Taxes June 14, 2023
When to Make Nondeductible IRA Contributions
When should you begin to make nondeductible contributions to your IRA?