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Everything Old Is New Again as IRS Releases Draft Form 1040 for 2019
When the IRS announced that it is again changing the 1040 Form, just six months after the release of the much talked about 1040 Form for 2018, my team and I celebrated! The #1 most important takeaway is that the IRS recognized that the “postcard” sized format was not at
Georgia Lowers Economic Nexus Threshold on Remote Sales Taxes
On April 28, 2019, Governor Brian Kemp signed into law House Bill 182, which lowers the economic nexus threshold for Georgia sales tax filings required of sellers located outside the state of Georgia making sales for delivery to purchasers in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Revenue issued a new Policy
Is My CPA Firm Trying to Fire Me?
As accounting firms move upstream and target larger prospects, they do not want to offend their existing clients by telling them that they are no longer an “A” client and it’s time to part ways. With the continuing mergers and consolidation in the accounting industry, if you suspect you’ve become
IRS Tax Notices: What You Need to Know
Each year, the IRS sends millions of notices and letters to taxpayers for a variety of reasons. Here are the things you should know in case one shows up in your mailbox. • #1 Don’t panic. Provide a copy of the notice to your CPA so that they can recommend
It’s Not A Scam: The IRS Really Is Sending Out Identity Verification Letters
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is ramping up efforts to thwart identity theft, which is becoming more and more common. Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your Social Security number to file a fraudulent tax return in an attempt to get a tax refund. You may not be aware
Can’t file by April 15? Extend the Time to File Your Tax Return but Not the Time to Pay
Many taxpayers do not have all of the information necessary to prepare a complete and accurate tax return by April 15 and therefore need to request an extension from the IRS to file their taxes. Individuals can request an automatic six-month extension of time to file using Form 4868, which
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Not Quite a Yellow Brick Road – Promising Business Opportunities are Appearing on the Horizon
While so many have suffered horrible unforeseen tragedies and continue to struggle as a result of COVID-19, there is optimism on the horizon for many …
Coronavirus and the IRS’s Biggest Problems: Tax Season 2020
The IRS states that its mission is to provide America’s taxpayers with top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and enforce the law with integrity and fairness to all.
