The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced updates to its employee retention credit (ERC) program. The agency clarifies the updates are specifically for the first and second quarters of 2021. The credit, as noted in a recent publication in the Journal of...
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Three things to know about timeshares and taxes in Florida
Whether enjoying the sunny weather and relaxed atmosphere of a beach town or looking to spend more time at a popular amusement park, a timeshare provides an opportunity to make the most out of a destination you enjoy. Like any large purchase, it may impact your taxes....
Taxpayers face headaches as IRS funding shrinks
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has faced funding cuts that have led to a decrease in staff. This, paired with the impact of the pandemic, has created an environment that, as noted in a recent piece in ProPublica, “is failing our taxpayers.” The agency is late in...
IRS’ latest crypto efforts focus on $20,000 or more in transactions
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made its focus on cryptocurrency clear in recent years. The feds expect taxpayers to report and, when applicable, pay taxes on these transactions — and they are not afraid to get aggressive to gather information on who is trying...
IRS has set its targets on high-income non-filers in ‘21
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced, in no uncertain terms, that it is focusing in on high-income taxpayers who fail to file their tax returns. The agency notes that although this group was always a priority, this year it has shifted considerable...
Taxpayers beware, IRS falsely sending out delinquency notices
Lawmakers are asking the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) some tough questions. Two representatives from the tax committee are wondering why this agency is sending out delinquency notices to taxpayers when the agency has not finished processing its massive backlog of...
Where is “home” when it comes to my taxes?
Taxpayers generally have to pay taxes to at least two authorities: the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for their federal tax obligations and state authorities for whichever state they call home. But what is home? Why does the definition of “home” even matter? To put it...
Feds set sites on taxpayers who earn more than $100,000
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced that, as of 2020, it would prioritize high-income non-filers for additional review. The agency appears to be putting its money where its mouth is, shifting funds to resources that focus on aggressively pursuing...
Two tips to convert a side hustle into a successful business
Technology advances have arguably made the ability to start a business easier than ever before. We can start our own websites and expand our markets throughout the country, and even globally, with little more than a push of a button. Taking these steps may seem...
You may not owe a federal estate tax, but what about the state level?
The federal estate tax, in 2020, is set to tax the transfer of estates valued over $11.58 million, or $23.16 million for a married couple. Although most families do not need to take steps to help preserve this level of wealth, there is still the possibility of a state...