Interest rates increase for the second quarter of 2022
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will increase for the calendar quarter beginning April 1, 2022. The rates will be:
4% for overpayments (3% in the case of a corporation);
1.5% for the portion…
Hotel Industry Forecasts Improving Market for Lodging
The hotel industry will continue moving toward recovery in 2022, but the path will be uneven and potentially volatile, and full recovery is still several years away, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)’s 2022…
41% of Workers Considering a New Job in 2022
For many workers, 2022 will be a chance to start anew, perhaps even with a new job, research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half shows. The company's biannual Job Optimism Survey of more than 2,400 professionals tracks…
Top 5 things to remember when filing income tax returns in 2022
WASHINGTON — With filing season beginning January 24, the Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers about several key items to keep in mind when filing their federal income tax returns this year.
Given the unprecedented circumstances…
IRS sets forth required information for a valid research credit claim for refund
WASHINGTON — The IRS has set forth the information that taxpayers will be required to include for a research credit claim for refund to be considered valid. Existing Treasury Regulations require that for a refund claim to be valid, it must…
COVID relief: IRS helps employers wanting to rehire retirees
WASHINGTON — To help address COVID-related labor shortages, the Internal Revenue Service today reminded employers that they generally will not jeopardize the tax status of their pension plans if they rehire retirees or permit distributions…
69% of Leisure Travelers to Reduce Trips Due to Delta Variant
U.S. leisure travelers plan to significantly pare back travel plans amid rising COVID-19 cases, with 69% planning to take fewer trips, 55% planning to postpone existing travel plans, and 42% likely to cancel existing plans without rescheduling,…
Oct. 15 deadline for taxpayers who requested extensions to file 2020 tax returns
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminds taxpayers about the upcoming October 15 due date to file 2020 tax returns. People who asked for an extension should file on or before the extension deadline to avoid the penalty for filing…
2021 Tax Breaks for Self-Employed Business Vehicles
The new 2022 car and truck models will be in dealership showrooms soon. If you’re in the market for a vehicle for your self-employed business, don’t forget to factor taxes into the equation.
Starting point: Generally, you can claim deductions…