2021 tax filing season begins Feb. 12; IRS outlines steps to speed refunds during pandemic
WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation's tax season will start on Friday, February 12, 2021, when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns.
The February 12 start date for individual…
Important reminders before filing 2020 tax returns
WASHINGTON — Following an unpredictable year with many changes and challenges, the Internal Revenue Service today shared important reminders for taxpayers who are about to file their 2020 federal tax returns.
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New law extends COVID tax credit for employers who keep workers on payroll
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service urges employers to take advantage of the newly-extended employee retention credit, designed to make it easier for businesses that, despite challenges posed by COVID-19, choose to keep their employees…
Four Important Employer Tax Credits for 2020
As 2020 draws to a close—finally—employers may take advantage of several tax credits for employee wages. Consider these four tax-saving opportunities created by recent tax legislation.
1. Family and medical leave credit: This credit,…
Expanded tax benefits help individuals and businesses give to charity during 2020
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 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted…
The Treasury Department and IRS issue final regulations regarding like-kind exchanges of real property
WASHINGTON – Today the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations PDF relating to section 1031 like-kind exchanges. These final regulations address the definition of real property under section 1031 and also…
IRS Criminal Division Identified $2.3 Billion in Tax Fraud in 2020
Key focuses of CI in fiscal year 2020 included COVID-19 related fraud, cybercrimes, with an emphasis on virtual and cryptocurrencies, traditional tax investigations, international tax enforcement, employment tax, refund fraud and tax-related…
IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Special $300 Charity Deduction without Itemizing
The CARES Act includes several temporary tax changes helping charities, including the special $300 deduction designed especially for people who choose to take the standard deduction, rather than itemizing their deductions.
The Internal Revenue…
Get Ready for Taxes: Steps to take now to make tax filing easier in 2021
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to take necessary actions this fall to help file federal tax returns timely and accurately in 2021.
This is the second in a series of reminders to help taxpayers get ready…