Elective Pay Options

Does your company, nonprofit or government entity want to take advantage of elective pay options that were made available under the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS Act? If so, it generally needs to complete the pre-filing registration process at least 120 days before filing a tax return. The elective pay option may make sense […]

The Coalition Against Scam and Scheme Threats

Despite the IRS’s efforts to reduce tax-related fraud, fraudulent activity is on the rise. Enter the Coalition Against Scam and Scheme Threats (CASST). This new initiative is made up of the IRS, state tax agencies, private sector companies and professional groups. CASST’s three primary goals will be to enhance public outreach, find new methods to […]

Bill introduced for childcare

As conversations about tax reform in 2025 begin to heat up, childcare-related tax credits are sure to be a hot topic. The U.S. Senate recently announced a bipartisan tax bill dubbed the Child Care Availability and Affordability Act. It would enhance three existing tax provisions: the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), the Dependent […]

IRS reopens Voluntary Disclosure Program for ERTC claims

The IRS has announced the reopening of its Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) to help businesses resolve incorrect Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) claims. The second VDP will run through Nov. 22, 2024. It’s designed to help businesses with questionable ERTC claims to self-correct and repay the money they received (at a 15% discount) after filing […]

Is my scholarship taxable?

Are scholarships taxable? As a new school year gets underway, it’s important to know the tax implications of scholarships if your child is fortunate enough to get one. Generally, scholarships that pay for tuition, books and required materials and fees are tax-free for students from elementary school through grad school or an accredited vocational school. […]

Sales Tax Rates in Major Cities, Midyear 2024

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Offer in Compromise reversed

Certain taxpayers who can’t pay their full tax liability may seek an Offer in Compromise (OIC) with the IRS. An OIC is an agreement that settles the debt for less than owed if the taxpayers can demonstrate verifiable financial hardship. In one case, a couple was granted an OIC to resolve their disputed tax liabilities. […]

IRS grants extra time for disaster victims

Hurricane Debby has left extensive property destruction and disruption to the lives in its path. Fortunately, those affected by the storm in five separate states have now received federal tax relief. Residents and businesses in all of South Carolina and Vermont, 61 counties in Florida, 55 counties in Georgia and 66 counties in North Carolina […]

IRS is still hiring

With some of the funding made available from the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS is hiring certain positions. Specifically, it’s looking for generalist accountants to help investigate and collect tax from wealthy people who don’t file or who file but don’t pay what they owe. IRS Deputy Commissioner Douglas O’Donnell recently stated that the agency […]

Tax Free Tips?

While campaigning for president, both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris say they will eliminate taxes on tips if elected. Trump, who made the campaign promise first, hasn’t released details about his plan, but he did suggest that it would eliminate federal income tax and payroll tax, including Social Security. Harris said […]