IRS Has Options to Help Taxpayers Who Missed the Filing Deadline

This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service has highlighted several resources to help taxpayers who missed the April 2025 federal income tax return filing deadline and owe taxes, interest, and penalties. Taxpayers who owe taxes should file their tax return and pay as soon as they can. Interest and penalties will continue [...]

Employer Responsibility

All tax preparers must practice due diligence, especially when it comes to the EITC, or they could be fined $500. Their clients could be fined as well. EITC eligibility is complicated. An updated version of Form 8867, the paid preparer's checklist, is worth reviewing in every situation. If tax preparers complete and submit the form with [...]

Summer Activities that Could Impact Next Year’s Tax Return

This article was published by the IRS. Summer is a time for fun but it’s never the wrong time to be thinking about taxes – and some summer activities could have an impact. Here are a few summertime activities and tips on how taxpayers should consider them for tax season. Marriage Wedding season is upon us, [...]

What Constitutes a Qualifying Child, Part 2

In this episode of "The Tale of the Complicated Household," learn more about who can claim the Earned Income Tax Credit. Don't forget that the law about who can claim a child changed over the last few years. If a parent and non-parent both meet EITC requirements, the non-parent must have the higher AGI. If you [...]

Mediation Can Help Taxpayers Resolve Tax Issues

This article was published by the IRS. Mediation – also known as alternative dispute resolution – can help taxpayers resolve tax issues early and efficiently. The process provides taxpayers a faster, more collaborative, and cost-effective approach to case resolution. The traditional appeal process is still available for taxpayers who choose it. Mediation might be right for [...]

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