Deadline to claim Recovery Rebate Credit nears

The Recovery Rebate Credit is a refundable tax credit for individuals who missed out on one or more Economic Impact Payments. These were initially issued in 2020 and 2021 to provide relief during the pandemic. Some individuals and families remain eligible for the payments. However, taxpayers must file tax returns to make claims, even if […]

Myths versus facts for 1099-K forms

Third-party settlement services are popular because of how convenient they are to use. These services include payment apps, such as Venmo, and online marketplaces, such as eBay. However, if you cross certain transaction thresholds, you may receive Form 1099-K, Payment Card and Third Party Network Transactions. Late last year, the IRS delayed enforcing a $600 […]

Why Your Tax Refund Is Nothing to Celebrate

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Innocent Spouse relief granted

When spouses file a joint federal tax return, both are generally liable for the tax owed. If eligible, joint filers may seek “innocent spouse” relief that shields them from liability. In one case, it was undisputed that a married couple’s joint tax return included an understatement. The IRS and the wife agreed that she didn’t […]

High Income non-filers are now receiving IRS attention

In its efforts to raise tax compliance among certain high-income individuals, the IRS recently reached out by mail. Letters went to 125,000 taxpayers with incomes between $400,000 and $1,000,000, who haven’t filed tax returns since 2017. In all cases, the IRS received third-party information, such as Forms W-2 and 1099s, showing income. In a statement, […]

If you didn’t contribute to an IRA last year, there’s still time

If you’re gathering documents to file your 2023 tax return and you’re concerned that your tax bill may be higher than you’d like, there might still be an opportunity to lower it. If you qualify, you can make a deductible contribution to a traditional IRA right up until the April 15, 2024, filing date and […]

Do you qualify for a premium tax credit?

Filing an accurate tax return can require higher-than-usual attention to detail and it’s relatively easy to miss something. Case in point: The IRS reports it has received and is rejecting an increased number of electronically filed 2023 returns that claim the premium tax credit (PTC). That’s because taxpayers neglected to attach the supporting Form 8962. […]

The use of AI in fraud investigations

Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become critical to many types of fraud investigations, including those of the U.S. government. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Payment Integrity (OPI) has announced it recovered more than $375 million in fiscal year 2023 using AI. OPI currently is focusing on check fraud, which has increased 385% since the […]

Taking your spouse on a business trip? Can you write off the costs?

A recent report shows that post-pandemic global business travel is going strong. The market reached $665.3 billion in 2022 and is estimated to hit $928.4 billion by 2030, according to a report from Research and Markets. If you own your own company and travel for business, you may wonder whether you can deduct the costs of having […]

Voluntary Disclose Program deadline approaching

The IRS voluntary disclosure program involving the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) runs through March 22, 2024. It allows eligible businesses to repay 80% of the money they received after filing ERTC claims in error. They also don’t need to pay penalties and interest. To help educate taxpayers on the program, the IRS has posted […]