Receive a incorrect refund?

What should you do if you receive a tax refund that’s more than you’re entitled to? Or what if you receive one that you’re not entitled to? Handling these situations largely depends on the details. A paper check refund should be voided and returned within 21 days of receipt to the address in the link […]

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Offer in Compromise (OIC)

Certain taxpayers who can’t pay their entire tax liabilities may seek an Offer in Compromise (OIC) from the IRS. An OIC agreement settles the debt for less than owed if a taxpayer can show verifiable financial hardship. One married couple that operated an education facility owed $605,597 but proposed to pay only $75,000, citing “exceptional […]

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Deadline Day for Farmers

A vital tax deadline is coming up on March 3 (due to the weekend) for certain farmers and fishers. To avoid estimated tax penalties, they must file their 2024 federal tax returns and pay all taxes due by March 1 if they didn’t make estimated tax payments by Jan. 15, 2025. According to the IRS, […]

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How to forecast smarter

Financial forecasting provides a roadmap to guide your organization on the path to success. Forecasts support strategic planning by helping you allocate resources efficiently, manage risks effectively and optimize capital investments. However, today’s dynamic marketplace is uncharted territory, so you can’t rely solely on historical data. Reliable forecasts also consider external market trends and professional […]

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IRS’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights

The IRS’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights represents 10 fundamental rights to which taxpayers are entitled when interacting with federal tax authorities. One of these is the right to confidentiality. Any information provided to the IRS can’t be disclosed to third parties unless the taxpayer requests it or the law requires it. If IRS employees or […]

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Schumer warns on IRS staffing cuts

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Democratic senators who serve on the Senate Finance Committee are warning that an IRS hiring freeze and the firing of employees could spell disaster during tax season. In a Feb. 18, 2025, letter the senators asked U.S. Treasury Department and IRS leaders to explain how staffing reductions […]

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