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Drake Software is proud to announce the launch of a new employee mentorship program as part of its Building a Strong Workforce initiative. The program will invest in employees’ futures by equipping them with the support they need to succeed.…
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Protecting taxpayer data from scammers and preventing identity theft tax refund fraud has long been a chief concern for the Internal Revenue Service, and pursuing this mission lead the agency to form the Security Summit.…
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The Internal Revenue Service is pushing out a new version of its frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit. The updated information is featured in Fact Sheet 2022-08, which carries the latest information pertaining to tracing payments.…
The wait is over; the filing season for 2021 income tax returns has been opened by the IRS. But before taxpayers start sharpening pencils, cranking up the calculator and putting on a pot of coffee, they need to know they’ve got everything together to get the job done right.…
The Internal Revenue Service has posted a new flock of frequently asked questions (FAQs), all aimed at answering taxpayer questions about the 2021 Child Tax Credit.…
The gates have been opened just a little bit wider so more taxpayers who don’t have children can take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).…
Filing season has just begun, and scammers are already trying to make life miserable for everyone else. While this isn’t a shocking turn for anyone who has been paying attention to the evolution of identity theft tax refund fraud, it’s a problem that everyone needs to be aware of nonetheless.…
The Internal Revenue Service says it has sent out all the third-round Economic Impact Payments (EIPs), but the agency is quick to add that taxpayers who missed out on the EIP still have one more chance to claim their money.…
Much attention has been given lately to the Child Tax Credit and its advance payments. But taxpayers might be able to claim another credit if their dependents don't qualify for the CTC.…
It’s official: the gates are open; the race is on. Tax season for 2022 is officially underway.The IRS kicked off this year’s filing season urging taxpayers to help them get refunds out faster this…
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