Another scam warning from the IRS

The IRS continues to warn the public about tax-related scams and myths making the rounds on social media. The scams involve the Fuel Tax Credit, a COVID-19-related employer credit for employees taking sick and family leave during the pandemic, household employment taxes and overstated withholding. These scams are aimed at helping taxpayers use false and […]

Social Security tax update: How high can it go?

Employees, self-employed individuals and employers all pay Social Security tax, and the amounts can get bigger every year. And yet, many people don’t fully understand the Social Security tax they pay. If you’re an employee If you’re an employee, your wages are hit with the 12.4% Social Security tax up to the annual wage ceiling. […]

Did you file? Alaska, Maine and Rhode Island extended deadline passes

Another filing deadline recently arrived for certain taxpayers. Monday, July 15, 2024, was the 2023 federal tax return and payment due date for individuals and businesses affected by 2024 storms in Alaska, Maine and Rhode Island. The IRS typically provides tax relief to taxpayers if the Federal Emergency Management Agency declares a disaster in their […]

US Supreme Court ruling impacts Whistleblower Claim

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which overturned “Chevron deference,” has changed the fate of an IRS whistleblower case. An appeals court had rejected a whistleblower’s claim that he was owed an award for a tip that didn’t directly help the IRS recover funds. The court cited the IRS’s […]

2024 Q3 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the third quarter of 2024. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines and to learn more about the filing requirements. July […]

TIGTA report states that the IRS needs to perform better

A Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) report states that the IRS needs to perform better in underserved markets. TIGTA said “The IRS has made improvements to increase the accessibility and availability of customer service in underserved and rural communities.” However, “additional efforts are needed to improve the geographic outreach efforts in these communities.” […]

IRS warns on clean energy tax credit scam

The IRS is warning taxpayers of a scam involving clean energy tax credits. Under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), taxpayers can purchase tax credits for eligible investments in clean energy to offset income tax liability. The IRS has seen an increase in Forms 1040 filed by unscrupulous tax return preparers with purchased clean energy credits […]

Best practices for expense reporting

When it comes to expense reporting, having rigorous financial controls is critical to operating a profitable business. You should monitor expenditures incurred by employees on behalf of the company. This enables your organization to track spending, control costs and maintain accurate financial records. Establishing and adhering to strong policies, using technology correctly and complying with […]

Is my business travel tax deductible?

Before traveling for business, it’s important to know what’s tax deductible. To qualify, travel must take a taxpayer away from home or the main place of work for business reasons, and the demands of the work must be such that the taxpayer must sleep away from home. The expense must be ordinary, necessary, not lavish […]

WBO reports on cash award to whistleblowers

Taxpayers who give the IRS Whistleblower Office (WBO) credible information about unpaid taxes may qualify for cash awards. The program has been around for a long time in some form. According to a recent WBO report, the number of awards shrank a bit in fiscal year 2023 from FY 2022, but the dollar value more […]