Entries by admin-wxc

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2021 tax extension filers don’t need to wait until October 17

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is reminding the estimated 19 million taxpayers who requested an extension to file their 2021 tax return that they don’t have to wait until mid-October to file. If a taxpayer has all the necessary information to file an accurate return, they can file electronically at any time before the […]

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New IRS Strategic Plan: Agency issues five-year plan

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today released a new five-year Strategic Plan that outlines its goals to improve taxpayer service and tax administration. The IRS Strategic Plan FY2022-2026 will serve as a roadmap to help guide the agency’s programs and operations. The plan will also help meet the changing needs of taxpayers and members of the tax community. […]

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Families Expected to Spend Average of $864 on Back-to-School Supplies

As inflation continues to rise, one-third of consumers (38%) said they are cutting back in other spending areas to cover the cost of items for the upcoming school year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Families expect to spend more per person on both K-12 and […]

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Salaries Could Rise Average of 4.1% in 2023

Salary budgets for U.S. employees are projected to increase in 2023, mainly influenced by a labor market with more open jobs than people to fill them. Leading global advisory, broking and solutions company WTW’s Salary Budget Planning Report found that companies are budgeting an overall average increase of 4.1% for 2023, compared with the average […]

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Tax returns filed in 2021 to be completed in June

WASHINGTON — Following intensive work during the past several months, the Internal Revenue Service announced today that processing on a key group of individual tax returns filed during 2021 will be completed by the end of this week. Due to issues related to the pandemic and staffing limitations, the IRS began 2022 with a larger […]

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Taxpayers now have more options to correct, amend returns electronically

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that more forms can now be amended electronically. These include people filing corrections to the Form 1040-NR, U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return and Forms 1040-SS, U.S. Self-Employment Tax Return (Including the Additional Child Tax Credit for Bona Fide Residents of Puerto Rico) and Forms 1040-PR, Self-Employment […]

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Don’t wait to file: IRS encourages taxpayers with filing extensions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers who have yet to file their 2021 tax return – including those who requested an extension of time – to file a complete and accurate return electronically as early as possible once they have all their information together. There’s no need to wait until the October […]

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Housing Market Remains Competitive Despite Increase in Mortgage Rates

The housing market is as competitive as ever, according to the latest Zillow Real Estate Market Report. Buyer demand has been strong enough to keep the market moving at a record pace, even after a massive spike in mortgage rates. Year-over-year home value growth set a record for the 13th consecutive month in April. The typical […]