Entries by IslerNW

How Overstaffing Can Impact Your Small Business

In the bustling world of small businesses, where every decision can significantly impact your bottom line, overstaffing can be a major problem. One of the main reasons for this is that hiring too many employees can happen before you even realize it – you might be trying to overcompensate for prior staffing issues but end […]

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Can’t Pay Your Taxes? Here Are Some Options

Article Highlights: If You Can’t Pay Automatic Extension in Federally Declared Disaster Areas Family Loans Home Equity Loans and HELOCs Credit Card Short-term Payment Plan IRS Installment Agreement Retirement Funds Filing Extensions Enforced Collections Offer-in-Compromise About 3 out of 4 American taxpayers receive a refund each year when they file their income tax returns, but […]

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5 Essential Personal Finance Tips Every Millennial Should Know

As Millennials continue to navigate their financial journeys, understanding key tax and personal finance topics is crucial for achieving long-term prosperity. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most important issues facing Millennials today, providing valuable insights and strategies to help them make informed decisions about their finances 1. The Importance of Time Value […]

Important April 2024 Due Dates

April 2024 Individual Due Dates April 10 – Report Tips to Employer If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during March, you are required to report them to your employer on IRS Form 4070 no later than April 10. Your employer is required to withhold FICA […]

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Tax Benefits Available for Disabled Taxpayers

Article Highlights: Increased Standard Deduction Tax-Exempt Income Impairment-Related Work Expenses Financially Disabled Earned Income Tax Credit Child or Dependent Care Credit Special Medical Deductions Qualified Medicaid Waiver Payments ABLE Accounts Disabled individuals, as well as parents of disabled children, may qualify for several tax credits and other tax benefits. If you or someone listed on […]

The IRS Is Tackling Tax Evasion With AI

As the current tax season continues, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has ushered in a new era of tax enforcement thanks to the power of artificial intelligence (AI). AI tools have taken nearly every industry by storm recently, and even federal tax authorities have realized that these resources can be invaluable in catching tax evaders. […]

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Is It Better to Have a Tax Credit or a Deduction?

Article Highlights: Itemized Deductions Above-the-Line Deductions Business Deductions Asset-Sale Deductions Refundable Credits Nonrefundable Credits Carryover Credits Business Tax Credits Tax Deductions – In one way or another, tax deductions reduce the taxable portion of an individual’s income, which thus reduces the tax on that income. Itemized Deductions – When taxpayers think of deductions, they typically […]

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The 2024 Tax-Filing Deadline Is Drawing Near

Article Highlights: Extensions Balance-Due Payments Contributions to Roth or Traditional IRAs Individual Refund Claims for the 2020 Tax Year Missing Information  As a reminder to those who have not yet filed their 2023 tax returns, April 15, 2024, is the due date to either file a return (and pay the taxes owed) or file for […]

New Employee vs Independent Contractor Rule Effective March 11

Article Highlights: New U.S. Department of Labor Rule Prior Rule Rescinded Effect on ABC Test Used by Some States New Six Factor Test Opportunity for Profit or Loss Depending on Managerial Skill Investments by the Worker and the Potential Employer Degree of Permanence of the Work Relationship Nature and Degree of Control Extent Work Performed […]

Employers Beware: ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program Ends Soon

Article Highlights: ERC Background. TV Promoters and Marketeers. IRS Programs to Withdraw Erroneous Claims. ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program. How to Apply for the Voluntary Disclosure Program. ERC Claim Withdrawal Program. The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was a government-sponsored program to keep workers employed during the Covid-19 pandemic. It provided qualifying employers with a refundable credit […]