Taxes February 4, 2025
Thousands of 1099-G Tax Forms Sent to Incorrect Addresses in Maryland
A printing malfunction caused about 6,000 1099-G forms to end up at the wrong addresses, a notice posted Feb. 4 by the Maryland comptroller’s office warned.
Taxes February 3, 2025
Tax Identity Theft Victims’ Wait Times Are Slowly Getting Shorter, Taxpayer Advocate Says
The IRS is slowly cutting the time it takes to assist taxpayers who have been victims of tax-related identity theft, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins said last week.
Taxes February 3, 2025
Top 10 Biggest Income Tax Credits and Deductions for 2025
Tax credits are usually a direct subtraction of what you owe, and can sometimes come back to you in your refund. A tax deduction generally reduces what your taxable income is. In this article, we're looking at the Top 10 tax credits and deductions, if you qualify!
Taxes February 3, 2025
The Biggest Tax Credit Many People Miss: The EITC
One in five eligible taxpayers don’t claim this credit worth up to $7,830.
Taxes January 13, 2025
The Top 10 IRS Criminal Cases of 2024
The IRS says the defendants in these cases committed millions of dollars in fraudulent activity, duped investors into believing they were going to strike it rich and tried to funnel money to terrorist organizations.
Taxes January 8, 2025
IRS Free File System Opens Jan. 10, Allowing Some to Pre-File Tax Returns
The early availability of the IRS Free File online systems will allow taxpayers to prepare and file their returns before the IRS officially starts accepting them, but they will then be already electronically in line when processing begins.
Taxes December 23, 2024
IRS Asks for Feedback on Draft Instructions for R&D Tax Credit Form 6765
The IRS on Dec. 20 released the draft Instructions for Form 6765, Credit for Increasing Research Activities, and is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the form, which is used by taxpayers to claim the research and development tax credit.
Taxes December 10, 2024
IRS: $53 Million in TCE and VITA Grants Awarded for 2025
The agency awarded grants to 41 Tax Counseling for the Elderly and 315 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance applicants.
Taxes June 21, 2024
New Draft Form of Form 6765 Released: Credit for Increasing Research Activities
Section G, which was labeled “Section F” in the version of the form that IRS shared last fall, requests the Business Component Detail.
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Taxes March 28, 2024
Dividing a 401(k) in Divorce
Note that a QDRO may be used for qualified plans, like 401(k) or pension plans, but this option isn’t available for IRAs. IRAs are subject to other rules.
Taxes November 29, 2023
5 Ways to Gift Yourself Tax Savings This Holiday Season
The Illinois CPA Society offers five money moves to make before the end of the year to create some tax-time savings now and in the year ahead.
Taxes November 28, 2023
Survey Shows Proposed 1099-K Rules Would Hurt Sellers
As a result of these proposed changes, 83% of marketplaces anticipate sellers to leave their platforms, and a majority (55%) of marketplace sellers and gig workers are reconsidering online selling and on-demand work.