Receiving a notice from the Internal Revenue Service is
usually no cause for alarm. Every year the IRS sends millions
of letters and notices to taxpayers. In the event one
shows up in your mailbox, here are ten things you should
know.
You may have to pay federal income taxes on your Social
Security benefits. This usually happens only if you have
other substantial income (such as wages, self-employment,
interest, dividends and other taxable income that must be
reported on your tax return) in addition to Social Security
benefits.
This article was written by Natasha Sarin, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy,
and was posted on the US Department of the Treasury website on October 14, 2021.
The document discusses various aspects of figuring out and paying taxes in the United States. It covers federal income tax being due annually on April 15th and explains the basic forms like the 1040EZ. It describes the US having a progressive income tax system with marginal tax brackets. It also discusses deductions, exemptions, taxable income, W-2 forms, tax withholding, refunds, FICA taxes that fund Social Security and Medicare, state income taxes, unemployment taxes, excise taxes, estate taxes, and gift taxes.
The document is a newsletter from a financial services company providing information and advice to clients. It discusses several tax tips that clients should consider before the end of the year, including accelerating deductions, bunching deductions, maximizing retirement contributions, checking exposure to the Alternative Minimum Tax, making charitable donations and family gifts, and assessing capital gains and losses. It also summarizes recent IRS guidance on taking distributions from retirement plans with both pre-tax and after-tax balances.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 made significant changes to the US tax code that will impact taxpayers. It lowered tax rates for individuals and doubled the standard deduction. However, it also capped state and local tax deductions, eliminated miscellaneous deductions, and increased the child tax credit. The act is temporary and many provisions will expire after 2025. Taxpayers need to check their withholding and adjust their W-4 forms to avoid underpayment of taxes owed or overpayment resulting in smaller refunds.
State of the States: An Analysis of the 2015 Governors’ AddressesALEC
State of the States is an in-depth study of governors’ tax, budget and pension reform proposals. The report gives insight into which states proposed economic reform to protect taxpayers and which states took steps toward increasing state revenue. This report also features graphics that reveal regional trends in proposed reforms while also highlighting which states have a newly elected governor.
Current Thinking, November/December 2012Kevin Lenox
- If lawmakers cannot agree on a deal by the end of the year to avoid the "fiscal cliff", $560 billion in tax increases and $136 billion in spending cuts will automatically go into effect in 2013, resulting in a 3.6% decline in GDP and average household tax bills rising by $3,500.
- With many popular tax deductions and credits set to expire, tax planning strategies are more important than ever given the uncertainty around which provisions will be extended or changed.
- Estate and gift tax exemptions could be reduced substantially if Congress does not act, so accelerating gifts may help move assets out of estates before year-end.
The document discusses several key tax changes and impacts of the Affordable Care Act taking effect in 2013. This includes a new 3.8% Medicare surtax on investment and some earned income above $200,000/$250,000 adjusted gross income thresholds. The medical expense deduction is also increased to 10% of income. Employers must now report the cost of employees' health insurance on W-2 forms. The top capital gains tax rate rises to 20% from 15%. The temporary 2% reduction in Social Security taxes expires, increasing taxes. Overall, most individuals and those with higher incomes will face higher taxes in 2013.
You may have to pay federal income taxes on your Social
Security benefits. This usually happens only if you have
other substantial income (such as wages, self-employment,
interest, dividends and other taxable income that must be
reported on your tax return) in addition to Social Security
benefits.
This article was written by Natasha Sarin, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy,
and was posted on the US Department of the Treasury website on October 14, 2021.
The document discusses various aspects of figuring out and paying taxes in the United States. It covers federal income tax being due annually on April 15th and explains the basic forms like the 1040EZ. It describes the US having a progressive income tax system with marginal tax brackets. It also discusses deductions, exemptions, taxable income, W-2 forms, tax withholding, refunds, FICA taxes that fund Social Security and Medicare, state income taxes, unemployment taxes, excise taxes, estate taxes, and gift taxes.
The document is a newsletter from a financial services company providing information and advice to clients. It discusses several tax tips that clients should consider before the end of the year, including accelerating deductions, bunching deductions, maximizing retirement contributions, checking exposure to the Alternative Minimum Tax, making charitable donations and family gifts, and assessing capital gains and losses. It also summarizes recent IRS guidance on taking distributions from retirement plans with both pre-tax and after-tax balances.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 made significant changes to the US tax code that will impact taxpayers. It lowered tax rates for individuals and doubled the standard deduction. However, it also capped state and local tax deductions, eliminated miscellaneous deductions, and increased the child tax credit. The act is temporary and many provisions will expire after 2025. Taxpayers need to check their withholding and adjust their W-4 forms to avoid underpayment of taxes owed or overpayment resulting in smaller refunds.
State of the States: An Analysis of the 2015 Governors’ AddressesALEC
State of the States is an in-depth study of governors’ tax, budget and pension reform proposals. The report gives insight into which states proposed economic reform to protect taxpayers and which states took steps toward increasing state revenue. This report also features graphics that reveal regional trends in proposed reforms while also highlighting which states have a newly elected governor.
Current Thinking, November/December 2012Kevin Lenox
- If lawmakers cannot agree on a deal by the end of the year to avoid the "fiscal cliff", $560 billion in tax increases and $136 billion in spending cuts will automatically go into effect in 2013, resulting in a 3.6% decline in GDP and average household tax bills rising by $3,500.
- With many popular tax deductions and credits set to expire, tax planning strategies are more important than ever given the uncertainty around which provisions will be extended or changed.
- Estate and gift tax exemptions could be reduced substantially if Congress does not act, so accelerating gifts may help move assets out of estates before year-end.
The document discusses several key tax changes and impacts of the Affordable Care Act taking effect in 2013. This includes a new 3.8% Medicare surtax on investment and some earned income above $200,000/$250,000 adjusted gross income thresholds. The medical expense deduction is also increased to 10% of income. Employers must now report the cost of employees' health insurance on W-2 forms. The top capital gains tax rate rises to 20% from 15%. The temporary 2% reduction in Social Security taxes expires, increasing taxes. Overall, most individuals and those with higher incomes will face higher taxes in 2013.
This document summarizes the issue of high-net-worth taxpayers becoming subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) even when they do not have traditional preference items. It develops an analytical framework to predict the probability a taxpayer will be subject to the AMT based solely on the percentage of total income from long-term capital gains and the state tax rate. The key factors are that state taxes are deductible for regular tax but not AMT, and the declining difference between regular and AMT rates exacerbates this issue. The framework is then applied to examples comparing regular tax liability to AMT liability at different income levels and capital gains percentages.
Cedar Point Financial Services LLC Monthly Newslettertoddrobison
This newsletter discusses several topics related to retirement planning and finances for women. It notes that women often earn less than men, which can lead to lower lifetime savings and potential retirement income shortfalls. It provides tips for women to help address this gap, such as saving as much as possible in retirement accounts, delaying retirement if needed, and considering more aggressive investing. It also discusses how Medicare coordinates with employer health plans for those who continue working past age 65.
Filling out tax forms and finding perfect tax help is getting more complicated every year. With this flip book, I published on my website http://www.ferrettafinancialservices.com/Time-to-Get-Tax-Savvy-Managing-Your-Tax-Burden.c5889.htm . I had given some help to you.
This document summarizes a report by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) on the costs of tax cronyism. It defines tax cronyism as using tax policy to benefit specific firms or industries rather than having broadly applicable, neutral tax rules. The report argues that tax cronyism stifles competition and economic growth. It suggests eliminating tax cronyism through revenue-neutral tax reforms or increased transparency and analysis of such policies to ensure they create economic growth beyond their costs. The report estimates that tax carve-outs in the US total around $488 billion annually but notes tax cronyism is difficult to quantify fully due to lack of transparency.
This State Factor examines the relationship between state tax policies and charitable giving. It summarizes research finding that higher state taxes are associated with lower levels of charitable giving. Specifically, a 1 percentage point increase in state income tax burden is associated with a 0.35% decrease in charitable donations per dollar of state income. The document discusses the important role of charitable organizations in addressing social issues and argues they are often more effective than government programs in providing services due to greater flexibility and accountability from relying on voluntary donations rather than tax funds. It maintains that state policies should consider how to encourage charitable giving."
What Is Life After Coronavirus? State and Local Tax: First Wave Response & Se...Rea & Associates
This free, high-level coronavirus overview is designed to help employers make sense of the state and local tax decisions to consider as the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis continues to unfold. Presented by Joe Popp, JD, LLM, a principal with Rea & Associates and the firm's director of state and local tax services, the hour-long presentation will cover the first wave of state and local tax department responses and will then move on to guidance for businesses and individuals who are preparing for the second wave of crisis response.
Specifically, this webinar will cover:
- Insight about the first wave of state and local tax responses and how tax departments are answering individuals and businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.
- Guidance on how to prepare for the next wave of decisions made by your state and local tax departments.
- Predictions on what states will do in the future as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
This document provides an overview and outline of topics covered in Chapter 6 on funding the public sector, including:
1) Governments have three main sources of funding: taxes, fees, and borrowing. There is a limit to government spending based on tax revenues.
2) The chapter discusses different tax systems and the most important federal taxes like income tax, corporate tax, and payroll taxes. It also examines how tax rates impact tax revenues.
3) Setting tax rates involves considering both static analyses, which assume tax bases remain fixed, and dynamic analyses, which recognize higher rates may reduce tax bases and eventually tax revenues.
Testimony -taxreform--pres budget commission5Urban Institute
The document discusses reforming taxes as part of overall budget reform. It outlines that tax reform involves dealing with the entire revenue side of the budget, including various taxes and tax subsidies that make up a significant portion of federal spending. The document also discusses the relationship between taxes and the budget, noting that most spending and tax programs are designed in a way that ensures permanent built-in growth, contributing to long-term budget deficits. It advocates for a comprehensive approach to tax and budget reform.
This newsletter from Cedar Point Financial Services provides information on upcoming interest rate hikes and how they could impact various financial products. It discusses how adjustable rate mortgages, credit cards, and variable rate student loans may be affected if interest rates rise. The newsletter recommends ways for readers to protect themselves, such as refinancing a mortgage, paying down credit card debt, and reviewing student loan terms. It also provides two articles on estate tax reform possibilities and the connection between health and personal finances.
This document is a newsletter from First National Wealth Management that contains several articles:
1. It discusses strong corporate profits in the last quarter of 2013 and expectations for continued profit growth in 2014, though slower overall economic growth is expected.
2. It provides an update on interest rates from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, who signaled rates will remain low for some time to support the economy.
3. It summarizes a recent tax court ruling that clarified the one-year rule for tax-free IRA rollovers applies per taxpayer rather than per IRA, as the IRS publication had stated. This will result in changes to IRS guidance.
Current Current Issues in Personal Finance-Income Taxes and Identity Theft-04-18Barbara O'Neill
The document provides background information on personal income taxes and identity theft in the United States. It discusses major taxes paid including income, property, sales, and estate taxes. It explains concepts like progressive vs. regressive taxes, marginal tax rates, tax credits vs. deductions, standard vs. itemized deductions, refundable vs. non-refundable credits, and tax avoidance vs. evasion. The document also summarizes key provisions and impacts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Finally, it discusses the Equifax data breach of 2017 and provides tips for consumers to monitor their credit and finances to prevent identity theft.
What does the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act mean for you? Our January Investment Insights explores the key points of the most significant overhaul of the tax system since '86, reviewing the new tax brackets, deductions and exemptions, and the effects on the economy.
Most small businesses are losing thousands of dollars by making expensive tax mistakes. Make sure you're setting up your business correctly and are using the right deductions and expenses. Call us at (214) 600-8609 with any tax questions. Serving small business in the greater Dallas, TX area with tax planning and preparation.
Beginning January 1, 2011, there will be significant tax increases affecting personal income taxes, health care taxes, small business taxes, and more. This combination of tax increases will result in the largest tax increase in US history. For individuals, income tax rates will rise substantially. The standard deduction and many tax credits will be reduced or eliminated. Health insurance provided by employers will become taxable income. Small businesses will see reductions in expensing and credits. The increases will reduce disposable income for most Americans and businesses, potentially limiting growth.
Tax evasion consists of illegal and intentional actions taken by individuals to reduce their legally due tax obligations. The difficulty of identifying this willful tax noncompliance behavior is reflected in the varying terms to which the analyses refer, such as "evasion", "noncompliance," "misreporting," and "tax gap".
Steven Rattner testified before the Senate Finance Committee on the need for tax reform. He argued that the tax code has deteriorated without reform in over 30 years, allowing lawyers and accountants to legally ease tax burdens for their wealthy clients. For example, the 400 highest income Americans saw their tax rate drop from 30% to 17% from 1995 to 2012 due largely to low capital gains and dividend rates. Rattner advocated achieving greater fairness and revenue by reducing the number of tax rates, eliminating special treatment of capital gains and dividends, and reducing loopholes that disproportionately benefit the wealthy.
Your Taxes 2013 - What will change (and what won't)csawaf
Several tax hikes, some tax breaks. Now that the fiscal cliff deal assembled in Congress is becoming law, it is time to look at some of the tax law changes that will result.
Introduction to tax accounting accounts next genArpit Umrewal
The principles often used to determine tax financial assets in such a company or person account reports are tax accounting. Instead of using one of the accounting systems, including GAAP or IFRS, tax accounting is based mostly on Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Tax accounting results in a taxable income estimate which differs from the revenue estimate stated on the income statements of an entity. The distinction is since tax laws can speed up or slow down the acknowledgement of such expenditures, which would usually be recognized in an accounting cycle.
This document provides an executive summary of the 2015 edition of the report "Rich States, Poor States" by Arthur Laffer, Stephen Moore, and Jonathan Williams. The report analyzes state economic policies and provides the 2015 ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, which ranks states based on past economic performance and future economic outlook. Some of the best practices identified for states include lowering taxes, reducing regulations, and controlling spending and debt. The report also discusses important state policy developments since the previous edition and warns against the pitfalls of "tax cronyism." Chapters analyze specific state policy issues and economic reforms in Kansas in more depth. The state rankings aim to identify which state policies have led to greater economic opportunity
The IRS on June 10, 2014 published a Taxpayer Bill of Rights document. The document include 10 rights you have as a taxpayer. The IRS says this document will be "sent to millions of taxpayers this year when they receive IRS notices on issues ranging from audits to collection. The rights will also be publicly visible in all IRS facilities for taxpayers and employees to see."
IRS back taxes is a very serious topic, we created a short list to capture ways you may be able to avoid wage garnishment and how tax relief experts help with negotiation and settlement. We are a nationwide tax relief company, our tax relief experts can help with IRS and state tax debt resolution, tax preparation & compliance, tax negotiation & settlement, collections & more.
Once filed, Federal Tax Liens are difficult to remove but there are several options. Last year over 950,000 liens were filed and that number is expected to increase sharply. The quickest way to remove a lien is to pay the full tax amount owed. Other options include filing an Offer in Compromise if unable to pay, applying for a surety bond, contacting the Taxpayer Advocate's office if there are issues, or hiring a professional tax resolution company to help resolve the matter. Federal Tax Liens significantly damage credit scores so it is important to address any liens as soon as possible.
This document summarizes the issue of high-net-worth taxpayers becoming subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) even when they do not have traditional preference items. It develops an analytical framework to predict the probability a taxpayer will be subject to the AMT based solely on the percentage of total income from long-term capital gains and the state tax rate. The key factors are that state taxes are deductible for regular tax but not AMT, and the declining difference between regular and AMT rates exacerbates this issue. The framework is then applied to examples comparing regular tax liability to AMT liability at different income levels and capital gains percentages.
Cedar Point Financial Services LLC Monthly Newslettertoddrobison
This newsletter discusses several topics related to retirement planning and finances for women. It notes that women often earn less than men, which can lead to lower lifetime savings and potential retirement income shortfalls. It provides tips for women to help address this gap, such as saving as much as possible in retirement accounts, delaying retirement if needed, and considering more aggressive investing. It also discusses how Medicare coordinates with employer health plans for those who continue working past age 65.
Filling out tax forms and finding perfect tax help is getting more complicated every year. With this flip book, I published on my website http://www.ferrettafinancialservices.com/Time-to-Get-Tax-Savvy-Managing-Your-Tax-Burden.c5889.htm . I had given some help to you.
This document summarizes a report by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) on the costs of tax cronyism. It defines tax cronyism as using tax policy to benefit specific firms or industries rather than having broadly applicable, neutral tax rules. The report argues that tax cronyism stifles competition and economic growth. It suggests eliminating tax cronyism through revenue-neutral tax reforms or increased transparency and analysis of such policies to ensure they create economic growth beyond their costs. The report estimates that tax carve-outs in the US total around $488 billion annually but notes tax cronyism is difficult to quantify fully due to lack of transparency.
This State Factor examines the relationship between state tax policies and charitable giving. It summarizes research finding that higher state taxes are associated with lower levels of charitable giving. Specifically, a 1 percentage point increase in state income tax burden is associated with a 0.35% decrease in charitable donations per dollar of state income. The document discusses the important role of charitable organizations in addressing social issues and argues they are often more effective than government programs in providing services due to greater flexibility and accountability from relying on voluntary donations rather than tax funds. It maintains that state policies should consider how to encourage charitable giving."
What Is Life After Coronavirus? State and Local Tax: First Wave Response & Se...Rea & Associates
This free, high-level coronavirus overview is designed to help employers make sense of the state and local tax decisions to consider as the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis continues to unfold. Presented by Joe Popp, JD, LLM, a principal with Rea & Associates and the firm's director of state and local tax services, the hour-long presentation will cover the first wave of state and local tax department responses and will then move on to guidance for businesses and individuals who are preparing for the second wave of crisis response.
Specifically, this webinar will cover:
- Insight about the first wave of state and local tax responses and how tax departments are answering individuals and businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.
- Guidance on how to prepare for the next wave of decisions made by your state and local tax departments.
- Predictions on what states will do in the future as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
This document provides an overview and outline of topics covered in Chapter 6 on funding the public sector, including:
1) Governments have three main sources of funding: taxes, fees, and borrowing. There is a limit to government spending based on tax revenues.
2) The chapter discusses different tax systems and the most important federal taxes like income tax, corporate tax, and payroll taxes. It also examines how tax rates impact tax revenues.
3) Setting tax rates involves considering both static analyses, which assume tax bases remain fixed, and dynamic analyses, which recognize higher rates may reduce tax bases and eventually tax revenues.
Testimony -taxreform--pres budget commission5Urban Institute
The document discusses reforming taxes as part of overall budget reform. It outlines that tax reform involves dealing with the entire revenue side of the budget, including various taxes and tax subsidies that make up a significant portion of federal spending. The document also discusses the relationship between taxes and the budget, noting that most spending and tax programs are designed in a way that ensures permanent built-in growth, contributing to long-term budget deficits. It advocates for a comprehensive approach to tax and budget reform.
This newsletter from Cedar Point Financial Services provides information on upcoming interest rate hikes and how they could impact various financial products. It discusses how adjustable rate mortgages, credit cards, and variable rate student loans may be affected if interest rates rise. The newsletter recommends ways for readers to protect themselves, such as refinancing a mortgage, paying down credit card debt, and reviewing student loan terms. It also provides two articles on estate tax reform possibilities and the connection between health and personal finances.
This document is a newsletter from First National Wealth Management that contains several articles:
1. It discusses strong corporate profits in the last quarter of 2013 and expectations for continued profit growth in 2014, though slower overall economic growth is expected.
2. It provides an update on interest rates from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, who signaled rates will remain low for some time to support the economy.
3. It summarizes a recent tax court ruling that clarified the one-year rule for tax-free IRA rollovers applies per taxpayer rather than per IRA, as the IRS publication had stated. This will result in changes to IRS guidance.
Current Current Issues in Personal Finance-Income Taxes and Identity Theft-04-18Barbara O'Neill
The document provides background information on personal income taxes and identity theft in the United States. It discusses major taxes paid including income, property, sales, and estate taxes. It explains concepts like progressive vs. regressive taxes, marginal tax rates, tax credits vs. deductions, standard vs. itemized deductions, refundable vs. non-refundable credits, and tax avoidance vs. evasion. The document also summarizes key provisions and impacts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Finally, it discusses the Equifax data breach of 2017 and provides tips for consumers to monitor their credit and finances to prevent identity theft.
What does the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act mean for you? Our January Investment Insights explores the key points of the most significant overhaul of the tax system since '86, reviewing the new tax brackets, deductions and exemptions, and the effects on the economy.
Most small businesses are losing thousands of dollars by making expensive tax mistakes. Make sure you're setting up your business correctly and are using the right deductions and expenses. Call us at (214) 600-8609 with any tax questions. Serving small business in the greater Dallas, TX area with tax planning and preparation.
Beginning January 1, 2011, there will be significant tax increases affecting personal income taxes, health care taxes, small business taxes, and more. This combination of tax increases will result in the largest tax increase in US history. For individuals, income tax rates will rise substantially. The standard deduction and many tax credits will be reduced or eliminated. Health insurance provided by employers will become taxable income. Small businesses will see reductions in expensing and credits. The increases will reduce disposable income for most Americans and businesses, potentially limiting growth.
Tax evasion consists of illegal and intentional actions taken by individuals to reduce their legally due tax obligations. The difficulty of identifying this willful tax noncompliance behavior is reflected in the varying terms to which the analyses refer, such as "evasion", "noncompliance," "misreporting," and "tax gap".
Steven Rattner testified before the Senate Finance Committee on the need for tax reform. He argued that the tax code has deteriorated without reform in over 30 years, allowing lawyers and accountants to legally ease tax burdens for their wealthy clients. For example, the 400 highest income Americans saw their tax rate drop from 30% to 17% from 1995 to 2012 due largely to low capital gains and dividend rates. Rattner advocated achieving greater fairness and revenue by reducing the number of tax rates, eliminating special treatment of capital gains and dividends, and reducing loopholes that disproportionately benefit the wealthy.
Your Taxes 2013 - What will change (and what won't)csawaf
Several tax hikes, some tax breaks. Now that the fiscal cliff deal assembled in Congress is becoming law, it is time to look at some of the tax law changes that will result.
Introduction to tax accounting accounts next genArpit Umrewal
The principles often used to determine tax financial assets in such a company or person account reports are tax accounting. Instead of using one of the accounting systems, including GAAP or IFRS, tax accounting is based mostly on Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Tax accounting results in a taxable income estimate which differs from the revenue estimate stated on the income statements of an entity. The distinction is since tax laws can speed up or slow down the acknowledgement of such expenditures, which would usually be recognized in an accounting cycle.
This document provides an executive summary of the 2015 edition of the report "Rich States, Poor States" by Arthur Laffer, Stephen Moore, and Jonathan Williams. The report analyzes state economic policies and provides the 2015 ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, which ranks states based on past economic performance and future economic outlook. Some of the best practices identified for states include lowering taxes, reducing regulations, and controlling spending and debt. The report also discusses important state policy developments since the previous edition and warns against the pitfalls of "tax cronyism." Chapters analyze specific state policy issues and economic reforms in Kansas in more depth. The state rankings aim to identify which state policies have led to greater economic opportunity
The IRS on June 10, 2014 published a Taxpayer Bill of Rights document. The document include 10 rights you have as a taxpayer. The IRS says this document will be "sent to millions of taxpayers this year when they receive IRS notices on issues ranging from audits to collection. The rights will also be publicly visible in all IRS facilities for taxpayers and employees to see."
IRS back taxes is a very serious topic, we created a short list to capture ways you may be able to avoid wage garnishment and how tax relief experts help with negotiation and settlement. We are a nationwide tax relief company, our tax relief experts can help with IRS and state tax debt resolution, tax preparation & compliance, tax negotiation & settlement, collections & more.
Once filed, Federal Tax Liens are difficult to remove but there are several options. Last year over 950,000 liens were filed and that number is expected to increase sharply. The quickest way to remove a lien is to pay the full tax amount owed. Other options include filing an Offer in Compromise if unable to pay, applying for a surety bond, contacting the Taxpayer Advocate's office if there are issues, or hiring a professional tax resolution company to help resolve the matter. Federal Tax Liens significantly damage credit scores so it is important to address any liens as soon as possible.
This document discusses how to prepare for an IRS audit. It outlines the different types of audits, including mail-in, office, and field audits. It describes the audit process, including initial contact, information document requests, and the anatomy of an income tax audit. Key areas the IRS will examine include revenues, employee compensation, outside contractors, travel and meals, office expenses, and miscellaneous expenses. The document emphasizes being organized, only providing what is requested, and hoping for a "no change letter" at the end of the audit.
10 Tips To Find A Professional Tax Preparer Near You.pdfJulie Glenn
It’s interesting how a good percentage of Americans employ the service of Tax Preparers but do not carry out a good background check on the person. You should not take chances when sourcing for someone who will help you prepare your tax returns because this is someone you are committing very important personal and financial details to.
Outsource self assessment tax return filing services. With more than 20 years of experience in accounts outsourcing services we helped many self employed in filing their HMRC Tax return.
If you are reading this, you like to learn and take action to solve your important concerns. This slideshare will at least educate you on the many options you have when dealing with tax problems and get you started along the path of protecting yourself from the IRS and resolving your tax liabilities.
We acquire many of our customers through referrals from
satisfied clients. Beyond the benefit of being able to expand
our business, there are other reasons why we appreciate referrals.
When a client thinks enough of us to recommend
our services to a family member, friend, or co-worker, we
attain a higher quality clientele than those we acquire from
more random marketing efforts.
Individual taxpayers who are under audit by the IRS may attend the audit in person without any assistance from a tax professional. However, this can be a dangerous mistake. Although not officially stated, it is the job of an IRS Revenue Agent to conduct an audit with an eye toward finding additional tax owed. With so many gray areas in tax law, and considering the tax code’s complexity, an individual who chooses to go it alone is a sitting duck. With extensive tax education and experience, the examiner can take a position to find additional tax due on the return. Without the necessary knowledge, the taxpayer is powerless to refute the agent’s rationale.
This document discusses how taxes and paying taxes can affect your credit score. It notes that late or unpaid tax payments may result in IRS liens that can negatively impact your credit for many years. However, properly filing for extensions, payment plans, or settling tax debts can avoid damage to your credit. The document recommends working with a tax professional to ensure accurate filing and to navigate any tax issues that could interconnect with personal credit.
This document discusses how taxes and paying taxes can affect your credit score. It notes that late or unpaid tax payments may result in IRS liens that can negatively impact your credit for many years. However, properly filing for extensions, payment plans, or settling tax debts can avoid damage to your credit. The document recommends working with a tax professional to ensure accurate filing and to navigate any tax issues that could interconnect with personal credit.
If someone helps you do your taxes, you're not alone. The IRS asks you to choose your tax return preparer wisely – for good reason. You are responsible for the information on your income tax return. That’s true no matter who prepares your return. Here are ten tips to keep in mind when choosing a tax preparer:
Maximizing Your Tax Refund: Strategies to Boost Your ReturnsThe Kalculators
When tax season approaches, many individuals eagerly anticipate receiving a tax refund. A tax refund is the amount of money returned to you by the government when you've paid more in taxes than your actual tax liability. However, to make the most of this opportunity, it's crucial to understand effective strategies for maximizing your tax refund. In this blog post, we will explore several actionable tips that can help you boost your tax refund and put more money back in your pocket.
Mistakes with payroll can be costly and result in penalties and interest charges from regulatory agencies. The author details 16 common payroll mistakes made by businesses, including missing tax payment deadlines, not using a payroll system correctly, issuing 1099 forms late or incorrectly, misclassifying employees as contractors, failing to properly handle wage garnishments and overtime pay. While outsourcing payroll can help avoid some errors, the business owner is ultimately responsible for ensuring accurate tax reporting and compliance with employment laws.
A certified tax preparer has several advantages over a non-certified preparer. Certified preparers must be licensed and work for companies that provide support during audits. They understand itemization better to maximize deductions and ensure accurate tax filings. Certified preparers also stay up to date on tax credits and refund options individuals may be entitled to but unaware of. Using a certified preparer reduces audit and filing risks compared to non-certified or self-preparation.
Overdue Tax Return – ATO Tax Lodgement Advice.pptxtaxlyai
An overdue tax return simply means you haven’t submitted your tax paperwork by the deadline set by the government. Think of it like a deadline for a task—except this task involves organizing your financial information and sending it to the tax office. Originally published at https://taxly.ai/tax-returns/overdue-tax-return/
9 Facts about Taxes, which the IRS doesn't Want You to KnowReliance Tax Group
The fact that a lot of people aren't aware about how the IRS operates, works in the agency’s favor. Taxpayers are more likely to stay compliant or capitulate to IRS demands when tax issues arise. Here are some hidden facts about the IRS that the Americans don't know.
5 Ways Your Small Business Could Incur The Wrath Of The IRS.pptxRalfHeyer
There isn’t a business owner out there who doesn’t know that by not paying their taxes, they’re going to attract the attention of the IRS. But what about those times when business owners are questioned by the IRS over tax issues they knew nothing about?
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This article was written by Natasha Sarin, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy, and was posted on the US Department of the Treasury website on October 14, 2021.
Salt deduction limitation is constitutionalFinnKevin
The states of New York, Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey filed a lawsuit alleging that the $10,000 limitation for deducting state and local taxes as itemized deductions violates
the 10th Amendment because it coerces them to abandon their preferred fiscal policies. The District Court held that the state’s claims lacked merit. The 2nd Circuit agreed with the District Court.
Receiving a notice from the Internal Revenue Service is
usually no cause for alarm. Every year the IRS sends millions
of letters and notices to taxpayers. In the event one
shows up in your mailbox, here are ten things you should
know.
This document discusses whether Social Security benefits are taxable and provides worksheets and examples to determine if benefits are taxable. It explains that Social Security benefits may be taxable if an individual has other substantial income in addition to benefits. It provides thresholds for taxable Social Security income based on filing status. Through examples, it illustrates how to calculate if benefits are taxable by comparing total income to the taxable base amounts.
Income and expenses related to rental of your
home, a room in your home, or a vacation home,
must be reported on your tax return. Expenses
may need to be divided between rental and personal
use. Limits apply when deducting rental expenses
for a home that is also used for personal
purposes.
You pay self-employment (SE) tax when net earnings from
self-employment are $400 or more. You are self-employed
if you carry on a trade or business as a sole proprietor (including
farmers) or as a general partner in a partnership.
A trade or business generally is an activity carried on for
a livelihood or in good faith to make a profit. Facts and circumstances
determine whether or not an activity is a trade
or business.
Assets in a custodial account belong to the minor. Any income
earned in a custodial account is taxed to the minor. A
custodian, usually an adult relative, controls the assets until
the minor reaches the age set by state law (21 in most states).
Assets in a custodial account can be used to pay for education
expenses for the minor.
Principal residence defined. A principal residence is your
main home, which is the home where you ordinarily live
most of the time. You can have only one main home at any
one time.
Generally, a current business deduction is allowed for the
cost of repairs and maintenance incurred during the year.
On the other hand, the amounts paid to acquire, produce,
or improve tangible property must be capitalized. Since repairs
and improvements often have very similar characteristics,
it can be tricky to classify the expenditures.
The "Kiddie Tax" applies additional taxes to certain unearned income of children over $2,200 by taxing it at the parents' tax rate instead of the child's lower rate. This aims to prevent parents from lowering their tax liability by shifting investment assets to their children. A child's unearned income includes investment income like dividends, interest, capital gains, trust distributions, and other income from property gifted to them. The Kiddie Tax applies to children under age 18, as well as full-time students under age 24, who do not provide more than half of their own support through earned income.
The Social Security Administration has announced that Social Security and Supplemental
Security Income (SSI) benefits will increase by 5.9% for 2022. The chart below identifies
key figures that are affected by the annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for the
years 2020 through 2022.
Under the claim of right doctrine, a taxpayer must report income in the year in which it
was received, even if the taxpayer could be required to return the income in a following
tax year. If the taxpayer in fact is required to return the income, the taxpayer is entitled
to deduct such amount in the year it is returned.
For tax years 2018 through 2025, you may be able to deduct
up to 20% of qualified business income (QBI) from each of
your qualified trades or businesses, including those operated
through a sole proprietorship, or a pass-through entity,
such as a partnership, LLC, or S corporation.
On-demand drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft are independent contractors, not employees. This means they are responsible for paying their own income and self-employment taxes and can deduct business expenses. Drivers may receive Form 1099-NEC for bonuses and Form 1099-K reporting income. They can deduct car expenses using the standard mileage rate or actual expenses, as well as other business expenses like phone usage, supplies, and fees. Proper record keeping of income and expenses is necessary for tax reporting.
The document provides information about common life events that can affect tax situations and advises contacting a tax professional for advice on tax implications. It lists several major life changes like job changes, marriages, retirements, home purchases or sales, and distributions from retirement accounts that could impact taxes. Taxpayers are encouraged to consult a tax professional in advance of any transactions to understand potential tax effects and avoid negative consequences with proper planning.
The IRS defines a home as any house, condominium, cooperative,
mobile home, boat, or similar property that
has sleeping space, toilet facilities, and cooking facilities.
Homeowners may qualify for the following deductions.
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1. Taxpayers Who Receive
an IRS Notice
Tips forTaxpayers
Who Receive an IRS Notice
Receiving a notice from the Internal Revenue Service is
usually no cause for alarm. Every year the IRS sends mil-
lions of letters and notices to taxpayers. In the event one
shows up in your mailbox, here are ten things you should
know.
1) Don’t panic. Many of these letters can be dealt with very
simply.
2) Don’t ignore it. Most of these letters have a “reply by”
date. Inaction can lead to additional interest and penal-
ties or more aggressive action from the IRS.
3) Call your tax professional.Your tax professional is avail-
able to help you, is familiar with your situation, and has
experience dealing with the IRS. Utilize his or her exper-
tise. He or she will generally want to see a copy of the
letter to determine the next course of action. Some let-
ters can be resolved simply by having you contact the
IRS directly. Other, more complicated issues may require
you to sign Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of
Representative, to allow your tax professional to deal with
the IRS on your behalf.
4) There are a number of reasons the IRS sends notices to
taxpayers.The notice may request payment of taxes, no-
tify you of a change to your account, or request addition-
al information.The notice you receive normally covers a
very specific issue about your account.
5) Each letter and notice offers specific instructions on what
you need to do to satisfy the inquiry.
6) If you receive a notice about a correction to your tax re-
turn, you should review the correspondence and com-
pare it with the information on your return.
7) If you agree with the correction to your account, usually
no reply is necessary unless a payment is due.
8) If you do not agree with the correction the IRS made, it is
important that you respond as requested. Respond to the
IRS in writing to explain why you disagree. Be courteous
and respectful. Include any documents and information
you wish the IRS to consider, along with the contact stub
at the bottom of the notice. Mail to the address shown.
Allow at least 30 days for a response from the IRS.
9)
Most correspondence can be handled without calling
or visiting an IRS office. However, if you have questions,
call the telephone number in the upper right corner of
the notice. When you call, have a copy of your tax return
and the correspondence available.
10)
Keep copies of any correspondence with your tax
records.
As with any tax issue, contact your tax professional to help
you navigate your own unique situation.
Avoid Future Problems
You can minimize the likelihood of encountering future
problems with the IRS by:
• Keeping accurate and complete records,
• Waiting to file your tax return until you receive all your
income statements,
• Checking the records you receive from your employer,
mortgage company, bank, or other sources of income (W-
2s, 1098s, 1099s, etc.) to make sure they are accurate,
• Including all your income on your tax return,
• Following the instructions on how to report income,
expenses, and deductions, and
• Filing an amended return for any information you re-
ceive after your return has been filed.
File your taxes electronically. Filing online can help you
avoid mistakes and find credits and deductions that you
may qualify for.
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