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New guidance from the Internal Revenue Service aims to help employers better understand the employee retention credit—and how they can qualify for it.…
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Long-haul truckers now have an extra chore on their August to-do list, right up there with an oil change and a truck wash. It’s time to file Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return for Tax Year 2021.…
Read more about Truckers Reminded Highway Use Tax Due Aug. 31
Some IRS forms are considered “file and forget” documents, meaning once filed they normally don’t require any additional attention. The Internal Revenue Service, though, is reminding that the application for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) isn’t one of them.…
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The Internal Revenue Service has updated its guidance on expanded paid sick and family leave tax credits available to employers who provide the leave to their workers.…
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The Internal Revenue Service says it’s not done issuing refunds for tax paid on COVID unemployment benefits. Another 1.5 million taxpayers are now slated to get refunds averaging over $1,600 as part of the IRS adjustment process in the wake of recent legislation.…
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With summer comes the prospect of a summer job for college students. Many times, their top priorities are twofold:…
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Live long enough, and we all come to realize there are still a few universal truths.…
Read more about IRS Online Account is a Handy Tool, Agency Says
Let’s face it: higher education is expensive, whether it’s community college, a trade school, a four-year university or an advanced degree. That’s where higher education tax credits come in.…
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The Internal Revenue Service has long allowed educators to deduct part of the cost of supplies and other expenses from their taxes. The total deduction allowed may not sound like much, but educators all over the U.S. have come to depend on this tax break for a little relief.…
The Internal Revenue Service is continuing to move individual income tax features into the digital age. The agency’s latest move gives taxpayers digital control over who can represent them or view their tax records.…
Read more about New Tax Pro Account, Other Services Launch on IRS.gov
