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Now is the time for taxes AND reviewing your Social Security earnings report. Most of us go through life without being concerned with, or ever checking on, our Social Security records. We assume the money deducted each payday and an equal amount paid in by our employer is applied properly to this valuable retirement benefit. …
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Cut Your Business's Tax Bill With These Provisions As tax filing season officially gets underway, here are several new business-related tax provisions that could help cut your tax bill. The three provisions outlined in this article can also be applied retroactively. Net Operating Losses (NOL). When your company’s tax deductions exceed taxable income, the result is …
The IRS often sees the transfer of funds as a loan, whether there is a loan agreement or not. This also means there is an implied term and interest payment. When the IRS says a transaction is a loan, what interest rate do they use? Enter AFRs. Here is what you need to know. Your …
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced changes Wednesday designed to reduce delays in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) approval process. Millions of small businesses have applied for PPP forgivable loans since it reopened Jan. 11 with $284 billion in fresh funding. A significant percentage of those applications has been held up by process and system issues …
The IRS provided a safe harbor under which “eligible educators” can deduct unreimbursed expenses for COVID-19 protective items as educator expenses under Sec. 62(a)(2)(D) (Rev. Proc. 2021-15). COVID-19 protective items include, but are not limited to: Face masks;Disinfectant for use against COVID-19;Hand soap;Hand sanitizer;Disposable gloves;Tape, paint, or chalk to guide social distancing;Physical barriers (e.g., clear …
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There are a few areas within the tax code that can cause an unpleasant surprise when encountered. Thankfully they do not happen too often. Here are six you should know about. Here are six tax topics that seem innocent but can cause problems if not handled correctly. 1. Gambling winnings. If you receive a tax form …
Learn about a new tool to protect your tax return from would-be thieves. Plus find out how you are giving away the most valuable thing you own! As the tax filing season gets underway, now is a great time to review some tips to help ensure your tax return is processed without a delay. Also …
After a long pilot program, the IRS is making its identity theft PIN program available to all taxpayers. Here is what you need to know. The IRS is expanding a pilot program that uses Identity Protection Personal Information Numbers (IP PINs) to provide an extra layer of security for all taxpayers. Here is what you …
So many 1099's. How do you keep them all straight? Here is a quick review of the most common 1099's to help you prepare to file your tax return. Virtually every small business, including sole-proprietors, must issue at least one 1099 each year. And this year there is a new one called the 1099 NEC. …
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Be on your guard as the IRS identity theft season starts in late January. Here's what you need to know. Each year thieves try to steal billions in federal withholdings by stealing your identity. As the IRS focuses more attention on this quickly growing problem, now is the time of year to be extra vigilant. …
