Once again, we are looking at the end of 2024 coming quickly and soon, we will be preparing 2024 taxes. As you know, taxes are not just an April 15th issue. There is rarely any decision you choose to make or must make that does not affect your taxes. That is why I am…… Read More
Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but when scammers pose as the IRS it means trouble for taxpayers. Identity thieves may contact taxpayers through fraudulent calls, emails, texts or social media messages pretending to be the IRS. Here are tips to help taxpayers know when the IRS is contacting them. Letters and notices… Read More
In IR-2023-169, the IRS announced: Amid rising concerns about a flood of improper Employee Retention Credit claims, the Internal Revenue Service today announced an immediate moratorium through at least the end of the year on processing new claims for the pandemic-era relief program to protect honest small business owners from scams. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel… Read More
Good records will help you monitor the progress of your business, prepare your financial statements, identify source of receipts, keep track of deductible expenses, prepare your tax returns, and support items reported on tax returns. Everyone in business must keep records. Keeping good records is very important to your business. Good records will help you do the following: Monitor the progress of… Read More
If you’re in business and use QuickBooks to keep track of income and expenses for the year, you should do the following: For the year, you must maintain accurate accounting records, and this includes saving your bank records and maintaining all your income receipts and expense receipts. You must maintain your records under the… Read More
When disaster strikes, Americans can always be counted on to help. That help comes in countless ways, but often the easiest way to help is by donating money to charities. Sadly, criminals are just as likely to answer the call after a disaster or emergency as the millions of people who open their wallets. Scammers… Read More
The October 16, 2023, extension filing deadline is coming up, and many taxpayers who requested an extension are now choosing a tax return preparer. Most tax return preparers provide honest, quality service, but there are some bad apples out there – from unethical preparers to outright scammers. When hiring an individual or firm to… Read More
Starting a new business can seem overwhelming for new entrepreneurs or even seasoned professionals. The IRS has resources to help new business owners understand the tax responsibilities of running a business. Here are a few things any entrepreneur needs to do when starting their business. Choose a business structure The form of business determines… Read More
Natural disasters can strike without warning. Sometimes even the most diligent taxpayers are left without the important personal and financial records they need. People may need documentation for tax purposes, federal or state assistance programs or insurance claims. Here are some steps that can help them reconstruct their important records. Tax records Taxpayers can get… Read More
Using a Durable Power of Attorney rather than a Form 2848 in Tax Matters Normally, a taxpayer must sign an IRS Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, to allow someone to represent them in a tax matter with the IRS — the representative must also have certain professional credentials. In some… Read More