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…

Tax Benefits Available for Disabled Taxpayers

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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…

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…

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

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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…

The 2024 Tax-Filing Deadline Is Drawing Near

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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…

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Article Highlights: New U.S. Department of Labor Rule Prior Rule Rescinded Effect on ABC Test Used by Some States New Six Factor Test Opportunity for Profit or Loss Depending on Managerial Skill Investments by the Worker…

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…

Using a Ghost Preparer? Who You Going to Call When the IRS Comes Knocking

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Article Highlights: Ghost Preparers PTIN Requirement Signing the Return Preparation to Boost Refund Taxpayer Left Holding the Bag How to Report Ghost Preparers Professional Tax Preparation As people begin to have their…

Healthcare Considerations for Boomers in Retirement

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Baby Boomers – the largest generation in America by the numbers – are approaching their golden years. This means that many are beginning to look ahead to a healthy and secure retirement as they put their years in the workforce behind them.…

Tax Deductible Expenses for Charity Volunteers

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Article Highlights: Charity Tax Exempt Status General Rules for Deducting Volunteer Expenses Away-From-Home Travel Expenses Vehicle Expenses Entertaining For Charity Uniforms Use of a Capital Assets Conventions Underprivileged…