Economic Impact Payments – Debit Cards

Economic Impact Payments – Debit Cards

IRS COVID Tax Tip 2021-02, January 14, 2021   Millions of taxpayers will receive their second Economic Impact Payments by Debit Card Quick Summary: The Treasury Department and the IRS are issuing millions of second Economic Impact Payments by prepaid debit card...
Cares Act – Potential Impacts on Clients 2020 Taxes?

Cares Act – Potential Impacts on Clients 2020 Taxes?

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act may impact many American’s 2020 taxes. You might be asking, specifically, what are and who is affected? Well, those are the questions this article will address. 2020 Retirement Plan Distributions  One of...
2020 – IRS Tax Forms Update

2020 – IRS Tax Forms Update

In this article we have compiled the major IRS form updates for tax year 2020. Many of these forms are specific to dealing with Covid-19 and the reemergence of an old classic (1099-NEC) New tax forms for 2020    Form 1099-NEC The 1099-NEC disappeared in the early...
2021 Tax Season PTIN Registration – OPEN

2021 Tax Season PTIN Registration – OPEN

FYI – PTIN Registration is Open! The IRS published a News Release on July 15, 2020 stating in summary: The IRS set a $21 fee per Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) application or renewal (plus a $14.95 fee payable to a contractor). Anyone who prepares or...
Is your Tax Business setup the RightWay

Is your Tax Business setup the RightWay

As a tax preparer, you’re already well-versed in the tax laws that affect small business owners. This article is meant to serve as a guide to ensure you are compliant in your own business. From choosing a legal structure to collecting tax info for your employees,...
2021- PTIN Fees are back :(

2021- PTIN Fees are back :(

IRS announces 2021 PTIN Fees for tax return preparers  WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today the annual fee for 2021 that tax return preparers must pay to apply for or renew their Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). In final...