What Is An IRS Seizure? Along with tax penalties and tax lien filings, the IRS’s ability to seize a taxpayer’s property is one of its most potent weapons to encourage tax compliance. That is, in part, what makes a recent report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (“TIGTA”) on IRS property seizures particularly troubling. Among other things, […]
Tax and Accounting
The CARES Act and Early Retirement Withdrawals
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, Pub. L. No. 116-136 (CARES Act), provides relief to eligible individuals taking withdrawals or loans from qualified employer retirement plans and Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs). Coronavirus-related withdrawals and loans Individuals may be eligible for coronavirus-related relief on withdrawals from qualified employer retirement plans or IRAs and on […]
Employers Beware–Payroll Tax Form Has Changed Yet Again
On September 30, 2020, the IRS updated Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return, for the second time in as many quarters to accommodate President Trump’s executive order. Recall, employers use Form 941 to report income taxes, Social Security tax, or Medicare tax withheld from employee’s paychecks. Employers should use this version to file their […]
Beating Payroll Scope Creep To The Gate (Bookkeeper’s Guide)
If you offer payroll services at your accounting or bookkeeping firm, you want to know how to sell it while turning a profit. Likewise, if you provide payroll services to clients, then you are likely aware of how quickly payroll can consume your time. So the big question is: How do you profit from offering payroll […]
Taxes: Why Do I Owe A Penalty And What Can I Do About It?
I sent a payment to the IRS. Why did I get a bill? If you mailed a payment to the IRS on or before July 15, it may still be unopened in the backlog of mail the IRS is processing due to COVID-19. The IRS will process your payment with the date the IRS received it. […]
5 Small Business Budgeting Tools
Starting and running a small business is a stressful, but rewarding job if you keep up on everything. The financial aspect of a business can seem overwhelming, and hiring an accountant may not be in the budget. However, there are tools and software available that will help any business owner keep their business on a […]
Small Business Update: Trump’s Executive Order to Defer Payroll Taxes
On August 8, 2020, to provide temporary assistance to workers who are facing financial burdens due to the pandemic, President Trump issued an executive order to defer the withholding, deposit and payment of certain payroll taxes until Jan. 1, 2021. On August 28, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-65 (“Notice”) to provide implementation guidance. What […]
Bookkeeping 101: A Crash Course in Record Keeping for Small Businesses
Bookkeeping often confuses many business owners. It is not typically associated with the idea of business operation. However, bookkeeping, recordkeeping, and their intricacies can yield significant benefits for small business owners. Here is what you should know about bookkeeping and recordkeeping, and why you may consider implementing both into your small business. What Is […]
IRS Warns Tax Pros to Be Alert to These Scams
Working Virtually: Avoid Phishing Scams The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners warned tax professionals to be alert to new phishing scams that try to take advantage of COVID-19, Economic Impact Payments and increased teleworking by practitioners. The IRS, state tax agencies and the nation’s tax industry urged tax firms to review and […]
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Home Office Deduction
The home office deduction allows qualifying taxpayers to deduct certain home expenses on their tax return. With more people working from home than ever before, some taxpayers may be wondering if they can claim a home office deduction when they file their 2020 tax return next year. Understanding the home office deduction • Employees are not eligible […]
