Preparing for Disasters

The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1. It's important to think about hurricanes, tornadoes, and other disasters in advance so you're prepared in case they happen. This includes safeguarding your tax forms and other financial records. First, you could take advantage of electronic record-keeping. See if you can receive your bank statements and related documents [...]

How Self-Employed Individuals and Household Employers Repay Deferred Social Security Tax

This article was published by the IRS. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act allowed self-employed individuals and household employers to defer the payment of certain Social Security taxes on their Form 1040 for tax year 2020 over the next two years. Half of the deferred Social Security tax was due by December 31, 2021, [...]

IRS Temporarily Suspends Some Collection Items

This article was published by the IRS. On February 10, 2022, the IRS announced it will temporarily stop mailing some automated collection notices. Which automated collection notices are suspended? The IRS will temporarily stop mailing the following individual and business automated collection notices: CP80, Unfiled return notice CP59 and CP759 (Spanish), Unfiled tax return(s) 1st notice [...]

IRS Issues Standard Mileage Rates for 2022

This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2022 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on January 1, 2022, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel [...]

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit Benefits Employers

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a general business credit available to employers who hire people from targeted groups who face significant barriers to employment. These targeted groups include certain veterans, recipients of supplemental security income benefits, formerly incarcerated individuals, summer youth employees, and vocational rehabilitation referrals. This credit encourages workplace diversity and creates access to [...]

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