REMINDER!
If the IRS needs to verify taxpayer identity, they would mail you a 5071C or 4883C letter. Requests to share or verify information over the phone or email are signs of suspicious activity. We advise you against confirming anything over the phone.
RS Tax Tip 2024-79, Oct. 1, 2024
The deadline for taxpayers with an extension to file is around the corner — on Tuesday, Oct. 15. It's important for taxpayers to gather all their records and get copies of any missing documents before they sit down to prepare their return, whether they are filing on their own or working with a professional tax preparer.
Effective January 1, 2024, Maine has mandated a retirement plan opportunity for Maine employees, introduced as the Maine Retirement Investment Trust (MERIT). Employers should expect to receive notification from the program in early 2024 with information on registration and compliance.
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which goes into effect in January 2024, will require your business to report information about ownership to the Government.
The CTA is not a part of the tax code; instead, it is a part of the Bank Secrecy Act, a set of federal laws that require record-keeping and report filing on certain types of financial transactions.
IRS Tax Tip 2022-159, October 18, 2022
An Offer in Compromise can be an effective way individuals and businesses to settle federal tax debt. This federal program allows taxpayers to enter into an agreement, with the IRS, that settles a tax debt for less than the full amount owed.
IRS Tax Tip 2022-158, October 17, 2022
The next tax season seems far away, but this is actually the perfect time for taxpayers to review their withholding and estimated tax payments. Because federal taxes are pay-as-you-go, it’s important for taxpayers to withhold enough from their paychecks or pay enough in estimated tax.
IRS Tax Tip 2022-155, October 11, 2022
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The IRS and the Security Summit partners warn everyone to be on the lookout for scams and schemes that could put sensitive tax data at risk, especially IRS-themed texting scams aimed at stealing personal and financial information.
Tax Tip 2022-153, October 5, 2022
An IRS online account makes it easy for people to quickly get the tax planning info they need. With the same ease that taxpayers have when banking online or placing an online shopping order, they can log in and get the latest on their payment history, balance, and more.
Tax Tip 2022-151, October 3, 2022
Many people work for a family member, whether it's a child helping out at their parent's shop or spouses running a business together. When someone is employed by a family member, the tax implications depend on the relationship and the type of business.
IRS Tax Tip 2022-143, September 19, 2022
Taxpayers have the right to retain an authorized representative of their choice to represent them when they are dealing with the IRS. They also have the right to seek assistance from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic if they cannot afford representation.
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