IRS to Automatically Adjust Prior Filed 2020 Returns with Unemployment Income
2021 Tax Laws, ARPA, COVID-19, EITC, Tax Credits, Tax News, Tax Planning, Tax TipsArticle Highlights
Prior Filed Returns with Unemployment Income
American Rescue Plan’s $10,200 Exclusion
IRS Automatic Adjustment
Refund Application
When an Amended Return Might Be Required
The IRS announced on March 31,…
Don’t Miss Out on Tax Credits
2021 Tax Laws, Deductions, EITC, Tax Credits, Tax News, Tax Planning, Tax TipsArticle Highlights:
Non-refundable vs. Refundable Credit
Childcare Credit
Earned Income Tax Credit
Child & Dependent Tax Credit
Saver’s Credit
Vehicle Tax Credits
Adoption Credit
Residential Energy-Efficient…
Great News, Child Care Tax Credit Expanded for 2021
2021 Tax Laws, ARPA, Deductions, Tax Credits, Tax News, Tax Planning, Tax TipsArticle Highlights:
American Rescue Plan Expanded
One-Year-Only Change
Refundability
Child Care Expenses
Credit Percentage
Maximum Credit
Credit Phaseout
Employer-Provided Dependent Care Assistance
Great news if…
IRS Extends Individual Return Filing Date
2021 Due Dates, Tax News, Tax PlanningArticle Highlights:
IRS Announcement
Limited to Individual Tax Returns
Tax Due Payments
Further Extensions
2021 Estimated Tax Payments Not Extended
The IRS has announced they are extending the filing due date for 2020…
Tax Court Decision Holds Potential Impact for Travel Deductions
2021 Tax Laws, Deductions, Tax News, Tax Planning, Tax Tips, Taxes
There are many professions that require taxpayers to travel extensively and spend significant amounts of time in paid lodging. These expenses are traditionally claimed as travel deductions. However, a case recently heard by the Tax…
Individuals Have a New Opportunity to Receive $500 Economic Impact Payments for Their Children
2020 Stimulus Package, COVID-19, Tax NewsArticle Highlights:
$500 Per Child Stimulus Payment
Non-Filer Tool
Those Who Have Already Used the Non-Filer Tool
Those Who Haven’t Used Non-Filer Tool
How Payment Will be Made
Get My Payment Tool
Non-Filers
The…
How States are Reshaping Nexus Laws for Remote Employees Due to COVID-19
COVID-19, Tax News, Tax Planning, Tax Tips, TaxesEver since the coronavirus pandemic began impacting the United States, businesses around the country have responded by instituting work-from-home policies. While it is unclear how much longer the nation will be in the grips of the crisis, social…
IRS makes Form 1040-X amended tax returns available for e-filing
2020 Tax Laws, Tax News, Tax TipsFrom Michael Cohn, Editor-in-chief @ Accounting Today
The Internal Revenue Service is now letting taxpayers submit Form 1040-X electronically when they want to file an amended tax return through commercial tax software, in what the agency…
Tax Changes For 2019
2019 Tax Laws, Tax News, Tax Planning, TaxesAs the end of the year approaches, now is a good time to review the various changes that impact 2019 tax returns. Some of the changes are likely to apply to your tax situation. In addition, be aware that various tax-related bills currently in…
June Estimated Tax Payments Are Just Around the Corner
2018 Tax Laws, Business, Corporate, Tax News, Tax PlanningJune 15th falls on the weekend this year, so the due date for the second installment of estimated taxes is the next business day, June 17, which is just around the corner. So, it is time to determine if your estimated tax payment should be lowered…