The IRS recently published a tax tip explaining Form 1099-K, covering why taxpayers receive it, how to address incorrect forms, and recent updates to reporting rules. This update comes almost three weeks after reports emerged that some taxpayers received incorrect forms.…
Identity theft usually takes center stage during most tax-scam discussions. After all, so much of our personal and professional lives take place online in emails, texts, and direct messages—all of which are ripe targets for phishing attacks. However, not all identity threats are limited to inboxes.…
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Paper returns have historically been slower to process due to the Internal Revenue Service having to manually transcribe information, leading taxpayers who want to more quickly receive their refund to electronically file. However, there could be a light at the end of the tunnel for those who either prefer or are required to file paper returns.…
The Internal Revenue Service recently extended tax relief for disaster victims in Alabama, California, and Georgia. Individuals and businesses in these federally declared disaster areas now have until October 16, 2023, to meet several filing and payment deadlines.…
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Taxpayers with foreign bank accounts who forgot to file an annual Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) received some good news at the end of February. In Bittner v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled that the penalty for nonwillful failure to file an FBAR should be assessed on a per-report basis—capping fines at $10,000 per year, regardless of the number of accounts.…
Read more about SCOTUS Rules FBAR Penalty Determined on Per-Report Basis
Filing an amended return used to mean completing a paper form, regardless of how taxpayers submitted the original return to the Internal Revenue Service. During the pandemic, paper-filed returns…
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In 2022, millions of Americans received special state-issued payments designed to provide economic relief to residents struggling with financial burdens exacerbated by issues ranging from the pandemic to natural disasters. One week after urging recipients to postpone filing their returns, the Internal Revenue Service has issued official guidance regarding the federal taxability of those payments.…
As part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, lawmakers made changes to the Clean Vehicle Credit that were meant to encourage the purchase of U.S.-made electric and fuel cell vehicles. Unfortunately, the criteria for qualifying vehicles has proven confusing for some taxpayers.…
Read more about Clean Vehicle Credit Guidance Revises Classifications
Every year, the New York State Society of CPAs surveys its membership to learn what those who prepare tax returns think about the performance of their practice management and tax preparation tools. Unsurprisingly, the authors found that the pandemic continued to cast a shadow over filing season, specifically highlighting trouble resulting from the IRS backlog.…
Read more about Drake Tax® Wins 3 Categories in Survey of New York State CPAs
As we make our way through cold and flu season, maintaining timely service while being sympathetic to clients’ health needs and preferences is crucial. Masking and social distancing can be helpful while indoors, but how do you serve clients who need to meet virtually for their own comfort?…
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