Understanding IRS Notice CP53E Executive Order 14247 requires federal disbursements, including income tax refunds, to migrate from paper to digital form. As can be imagined, this is causing some bottlenecks in receiving refunds. Through mid-March, 1.4 million refunds are stuck due primarily to this change. If this happens to you, you will receive an IRS …
It’s Tax Time! Don’t Forget 1st Quarter Estimated Payments.
Now is the time to pay your taxes AND make your estimated tax payment. Both your individual tax return AND first quarter estimated tax payment are due. Here is what you need to know. First quarter due date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 The estimated tax payment rule You are required to withhold or prepay throughout the …
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Should I Tap into my Retirement Funds?
Often if you are in dire need for money the most tempting area to look at is your IRA, 401(k), or other qualified retirement accounts. These funds, set aside for your retirement, may seem to be the answer to your financial woes. Should I take an early withdrawal? Is it a good idea to tap …
Commonly Overlooked Deductions
Don't forget these ideas to lower your taxes The tax code is about 75,000 pages long, so it’s not surprising there are many overlooked money-saving deductions hidden within it. Check out this list of commonly overlooked deductions. You might wind up with a bigger refund than you expected. State sales tax alternative. You can choose to …
10 Sources of Tax-Free Income
What everyone should know Wouldn't it be nice to have a source of nontaxable income? You may be more fortunate than you realize. Listed here are a number of income items that the IRS does not tax. 1. Tax-free interest. Municipal bond interest is tax-free at the federal level. This includes bonds issued by a state or …
Do You Need to File a Tax Return?
Getting this wrong can cost you One of the more common tax questions is whether you need to file a federal tax return this year. The answer is: it depends. But not filing a tax return when you should can cost you plenty, especially with the passage of a major piece of tax legislation like …
NON-Retiree Retirement Ideas
Want money when you retire? Here are some tips. Here are five common retirement planning tips and what you can do to take advantage of them. The key is retirement planning starts today, not decades from now when you are reaching retirement age. 1. Having a plan Surprisingly, most do not know how much money …
Your Home. A Bundle of Tax Benefits.
There are many tax benefits built into home ownership. Here's a summary of the most common. It may be worth a quick review to ensure you are maximizing your home ownership tax benefits. Common deductions Interest deductibility. Mortgage interest is one of the few allowed deductible interest expenses. It is limited to the first $750,000 dollars …
Tax-Free Rental of Your Property
Most income you receive is taxable income that is reported to the federal and state tax authorities. However, renting out your home or vacation property on a short-term basis can be done tax-free if you follow the rules. The rule: If you receive rental income for less than 15 days per year, that income is generally …
The IRS Says
Late filing of S corporation and partnership returns can be costly The IRS is penalizing late filers of S corporation and partnership tax returns. This despite the fact that late filing of the tax returns (Forms 1120S and 1065), due March 15th, often does not impact the receipt of the taxes due on April 15th. …
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