Understand the options and costs As the payment alternatives continue to evolve in the economy, so too are the payment options available to you to pay your tax bill. Here is what's available to you this tax filing season along with each option's related costs. Various payment methods to pay taxes 1. Electronic funds withdrawal. This …
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Those Pesky Delays
Here are some of the common causes Wondering why your tax return is not finished? The delay can often come from one or two items that were overlooked and are needed to complete your tax return. Here are some of the most common: Missing statements. This includes all W-2s and 1099s, including any related to gambling …
Reminder: Fourth Quarter Estimated Taxes Now Due
Now is the time to make your estimated tax payment Tip Category: Miscellaneous If you have not already done so, now is the time to review your tax situation and make an estimated quarterly tax payment using Form 1040-ES. The 4th quarter due date for the 2024 tax year is now here. Due date: Wednesday, January …
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Tax Season is Scam Season
PLUS: Small Business Judicial ALERT Update Tip Category: Miscellaneous As a reminder, tax season is also tax scam season for savvy criminals. As you prepare to file your tax return, here are some things to know to reduce your risk of having your valuable personal information stolen. These tips are provided by the IRS and other …
Gone Phishing?
Tip Category: Miscellaneous Each year the IRS publishes the top dozen tax scams it encounters over the prior year. One of them that makes an all too common appearance on their list is the phishing scam. Here is what you need to know. Phishing requires bait Phishing is the act of creating a fake e-mail or …
Those Pesky Records!
What do I need to keep? Each of us needs to keep records that substantiate our tax return or other important life events for as long as they are needed. So what does this mean? The basic retention period. Federal tax return substantiation is generally three years from the later of the tax return filing due …
Understanding Tax Terms: Basis
Covering the bases on basis Tip Category: Miscellaneous Basis is a common IRS term, but probably does not enter into your everyday conversation. This IRS term is important because it impacts the taxes you pay when you sell, exchange or give away property. What basis is The IRS describes basis as: The amount of your …
Clues You are About to be Scammed
Tip Category: Miscellaneous Mention the word IRS and everyone's blood pressure tends to go up a bit. Unfortunately, thieves know this too and often use the IRS as a threat to get you to fall for their latest scam. Every year the IRS mentions their dirty dozen tax scams and repeatedly tries to keep us all …
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. Tip Category: Miscellaneous Both your individual tax return AND first quarter estimated tax payment are due. Here is what you need to know. First quarter due date: Monday, April 15, 2024 The estimated tax payment rule You are required to withhold or …
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Anticipating your Refund
What you should know Tip Category: Miscellaneous If you e-file your tax return, you can generally expect to receive your refund within three weeks of it being accepted by the IRS. Expect four or more weeks if you mail in your tax return. But delays can happen. Refund Delays: The common culprits These are the …
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