It is now easier than ever to check your 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. Ignoring is problematic …
Age (not death!) and Taxes
Age does matter, when it comes to tax obligations One of the elements that make our Federal Tax Code so hard to follow is that different laws apply to you based on you or your dependents’ age. To help you navigate through some of this maze, here is a chart that outlines key ages and …
A Guide to Tax Record Retention
Before you close this year's tax file there is still some work to do. If the IRS or state revenue department selects your return for review, you will need to be prepared. Here is what you need to do now: Keep a copy of your Form 1040 indefinitely. Do not toss or destroy any of your …
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: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 The estimated tax payment rule You are required to withhold or prepay throughout …
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Tax Bill Payment Options Expand Digitally
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 …
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 …
Common Overlooked Taxable Events
Here are seven tax topics that seem innocent but can cause problems if not handled correctly. 1. Gambling winnings. If you receive a tax form at a casino for your winnings, that information is sent to the tax authorities. Since the form typically only contains the amount you won, save copies and records of any gambling …
ALERT: Small Business Beneficial Ownership Reporting Update
The requirement to report beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is now not to be actively enforced or fined per recent announcements from the US Treasury and FinCEN. Background The Corporate Transparency Act requires most small businesses to file a report on FinCEN.gov to report their owners with confirmed identification, or face substantial …
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Understanding the Tax Gap
Voluntary tax compliance is measured While more and more legislation is introduced that penalizes all of us for doing things wrong on our tax returns, please remember that at its origin, tax collection in the U.S. is a voluntary. In other words, the tax code is defined, we are given due dates, and the government …
The Impact of IRS Layoffs
During the recent chaos of Federal employment moves over the past couple of weeks, two actions will impact how filing your tax return this year could go and how to prepare accordingly. Voluntary termination After being offered voluntary termination, approximately 75,000 employees across all departments of the federal government took up the executive branch’s offer. …
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