The Collection Due Process (CDP) procedures, which generally require IRS to give taxpayers a hearing relating to a lien or levy. A CDP hearing relating to a lien is available in cases where the taxpayer has received notice of IRS’s filing of an NFTL (a notice of federal tax lien). A notice of filing of […]
It’s time to ship out those W-2s and 1099s again. This January ritual as inevitable: The mailing of W-2s and 1099s. While your employees may regard their arrival as almost a natural phenomenon, you know better. You the business owner has to be responsible for filling out those tallies of the previous years’ wages and […]
Online QuickBooks Problems While Online QuickBooks is being touted as the next big thing and it certainly has its pluses, there are a number of things the Desktop version can still do better. For one thing, Desktop QuickBooks is an application downloaded to your CPU, allowing you to access and process the information quickly, as […]
The Voluntary Classification Settlement Program This program allows employers to reclassify as employees those workers they have erroneously treated as independent contractors. The program has generous payment terms, and participants get relief from employment tax audits for previous years. Here are the details. Employee or independent contractor? Whether a worker is classified as an employee […]
The credit is specifically targeted to help small businesses and tax-exempt organizations that primarily employ moderate-income workers and lower-income workers. For tax-exempt employers, the credit is a refundable tax credit limited to the amount of the payroll taxes (as defined below). During the first phase of the credit, (i.e., tax years beginning in 2010, 2011, 2012, or […]
Why it is necessary for you to make estimated tax payments. Individuals must pay 25% of a “required annual payment” by Apr. 15, June 15, Sept. 15, and Jan. 15, to avoid an underpayment penalty. (When that date falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment is due on the next business day.) The required […]
Among other things, the IRS Explained that Voluntary Classification Settlement Program participation won’t trigger a federal audit and that IRS won’t share information about participants with the Department of Labor (DOL) or state agencies. Background. Earlier this year, IRS launched this new program that allows employers to prospectively reclassify—as employees—those workers that they have erroneously […]
Tax responsibilities of U.S. citizens and dual citizens living abroad The IRS has provided info to clarify the tax responsibilities of U.S. citizens and dual citizens living abroad in response to concerns from expatriates about penalties that might be levied on their unpaid taxes and undeclared bank accounts. The IRS posted the information on its […]
IRS NEWS Responding to many questions received from taxpayers and tax professionals, the IRS said that despite newly-enacted restrictions on home mortgages, taxpayers can often still deduct interest on a home equity loan, home equity line of credit (HELOC) or second mortgage, regardless of how the loan is labelled. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act […]
Filing late can be a frustrating process. You may be unsure of any penalties and interest that may be applied from filing late. These penalties and interest may be abated if you take the proper steps with the tax authorities. IRS Rules The IRS may provide administrative relief from a penalty that would otherwise be […]
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