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. Remember to check out IRS.gov/scams for more information and tips on avoiding scammers. Here are a few things you should know so you don’t fall victim to these [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Taxpayers have two options when completing a tax return: take the standard deduction or itemize their deductions. Most taxpayers use the option that gives them the lowest overall tax. Due to all the tax law changes in the recent years, including increases to the standard deduction, people who itemized [...]
Each year, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue gives a filing season video update presentation for the tax year. This video provides the update for tax year 2024. It includes valuable tax information such as recent legislative changes and DOR initiatives, what's new on 2024 forms and schedules, helpful hints, updates to popular credits, and how to [...]
All employers should be alert to a dangerous Form W-2 email scam. It's a threat to tax data and to your workers. These emails appear to come from someone in authority. They may say something like, "I'm analyzing some reports and need a copy of our W-2s for last year. Please send ASAP." Once the W-2s [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that during open enrollment season for flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) they may be eligible to use tax-free dollars to pay medical expenses not covered by other health plans. An employee who chooses to participate in an FSA can contribute up to $3,300 through [...]
