Year-end giving reminder: Special tax deduction
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that a special tax provision will allow more Americans to easily deduct up to $600 in donations to qualifying charities on their 2021 federal income tax return.
Ordinarily,…
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…
IRS reminds business owners to correctly identify workers as employees or independent contractors
WASHINGTON — During National Small Business Week, the Internal Revenue Service reminds business owners that it's critical to correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors.
An employee…
Expanded tax benefits help individuals and businesses give to charity during 2021
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today explained how expanded tax benefits can help both individuals and businesses give to charity before the end of this year.
The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, enacted…
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…
IRS provides relief for certain employers claiming the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced it is providing transition relief to certain employers claiming the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). The WOTC is a federal income tax credit available to employers that hire certified…
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…
IRS: Families now receiving August Child Tax Credit payments
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department announced today that millions of American families are now receiving their advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) payment for the month of August as direct deposits begin posting…