What Constitutes a Qualifying Child, Part 1

This humorous IRS video explains what does - and does not - constitute as a qualifying child when trying to claim the EITC. Read Publication 4717 to become familiar with the questions that, by law, tax preparers must ask taxpayers, as well as the documentation taxpayers must provide to verify their filing status and to claim [...]

How Qualified Manufacturers Apply for QMID

The IRS recently produced a video showing how qualified manufacturers can update the products associated with their Qualified Manufacturer ID Code. First, go to the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit Qualified Manufacturer home page, from the Energy Credits Online portal. Then click on "Go to Maintain Product List." A warning message will appear. Take the necessary [...]

Avoid Phishing Emails

  More than 90 percent of identity thieves and data breaches start with a phishing email. Phishing scams pose as a trusted company: maybe your bank, a favorite retailer, or your state tax agency  - even the IRS. Here's one way to recognize a scam: the phishing emails tells an urgent story. For example, there's a [...]

How to Create and Customize an Invoice in QuickBooks Online

Did you know that you can: Easily create an invoice in QuickBooks Online? Access numerous customization options to tailor your invoice to your business? Allow your customers to pay your invoice online? Review the status of sent invoices? This video provides step-by-step instructions to walk you through how to do each of these items. Get ready [...]

Set Up an IRS Payment Plan Online

Filing your tax return and paying what you owe on time is always best. But if you can't pay in full, you still need to file on time and pay what you can. In most cases, you have options for how to make your payments. You can pay by direct debit from your bank account, or [...]

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