If you are an employer, here is an important filing deadline reminder. The law requires you to file a copy of the W-2 forms you give to your employees by January 31st. You are also required to file the W-3 forms. Remember, you need to send these forms to the Social Security Administration. In addition, if [...]
If you work and have low to moderate income, be sure to look into the earned income tax credit - also known as EITC. It can put money in your pocket. The first thing to do is check out IRS.gov/eitc. There, you'll discover the credit can be worth thousands of dollars for some people. The amount [...]
Income taxes are a pay-as-you-go system. That means you pay your taxes as you earn income during the year. Either your employer withholds taxes from your pay, or you pay quarterly estimated taxes on your own. If you have income that's not subject to withholding, you may need to make quarterly payments. This includes income such [...]
Here are some ways your tribe can avoid IRS penalties related to employment taxes. This is especially important when you hire new employees and file tax returns. There are four main things to consider: identification numbers, timeliness, accuracy, and resources for help. First, be sure to get valid Taxpayer ID numbers from all employees and vendors [...]
Thieves are constantly working to steal people's identity and personal data so they can use it to fraudulently file tax returns and claim refund money that isn't theirs. Here are a few things you should know so you don't fall victim to these scams: First, the IRS won't initiate contact with you by email or over [...]
