Recent Blog Posts
EIN Application Process Revised
Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) are nine-digit tax identification numbers that are assigned to certain entities, including corporations, trusts, and estates for tax filing purposes. Recently, in an effort to improve the security of taxpayer information, the IRS revised the process of applying for an EIN. Determining how and to whom the new rules apply… Read More »
Estimated Tax Penalties for Farmers and Fishermen Waived
Individuals, including farmers and fisherman, who chose not to make quarterly estimated tax payment this year were required to file their 1040’s for 2018, along with a payment for all taxes owed, by March 1st. Initially, taxpayers who fell under this category, but who failed to comply by the deadline were subject to a… Read More »
Most Common Tax Refund Myths
Although the IRS issues most tax refunds in less than three weeks, there isn’t actually a specific way for taxpayers to discover when their refunds will be issued. There is important information, however, that can help taxpayers understand the refund process. For instance, the status of a person’s tax return will be posted on… Read More »
What are My Options if I Cannot Pay My Taxes in Full?
As a result of the changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which went into effect last year, many taxpayers have struggled to determine how much they owe in taxes, whether they qualify for a refund, and who is eligible for a waiver of the tax penalties that come with a… Read More »
IRS Waives Tax Penalty for Certain Taxpayers
Early in January, the IRS announced that it would be waiving the estimated tax penalty for many taxpayers whose federal income tax withholding and estimated payments from last year fell short of their total liability for 2018. However, this waiver only applies in certain situations, so if you believe that you might qualify for… Read More »
Tax Filing Season
In late January, the 2019 tax filing season officially began when the IRS started accepting and processing federal tax returns for 2018. Despite claims made by the agency that returns will be processed and refunds issued according to schedule after the government shutdown, many taxpayers continue to have trouble getting through to agency employees,… Read More »
The New Opportunity Zone Tax Incentive
The new Opportunity Zone tax incentive was created by last year’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and was designed to help drive investment in distressed communities across the nation by providing tax benefits to taxpayers who invest in businesses located in those areas. In June, 8,761 communities were designated as qualified Opportunity Zones, a… Read More »
Reduced Withholding Rate For Small Businesses and Individual Taxpayers
As a result of changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the backup withholding tax rate for individual taxpayers and small businesses was reduced from 28 to 24 percent. Backup withholding applies in a number of situations, including when a taxpayer doesn’t supply his or her taxpayer identification number (TIN) to… Read More »
The Tax Repercussions of Like-Kind Exchanges
One of the many changes made by last year’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) involves the treatment of like-kind exchanges, which are now limited to transactions related to real property. To find out how these changes could affect your own responsibilities come tax season, please contact a member of our dedicated tax return… Read More »
Revised Family Tax Credits
According to a notice recently issued by the IRS, it will be much easier for taxpayers to obtain a family-based credit after the implementation of the newly revised Child Tax Credit. These revisions were made possible by the tax reform legislation that was passed in December of last year. This law, known as the… Read More »
