What taxpayers should do if they receive mail from the IRS
IRS sends notices and letters when it needs to ask a question about a taxpayer’s federal tax return, let them know about a change to their account or request a payment. Don’t panic if something…
2nd Quarter 2014 Client Tax Letter
To our clients, We are pleased to share this newsletter with our clients. Please contact us to discuss your specific accounting and tax needs. Client Tax Letter_2014 2nd Quarter Kirk This CPA Client Tax Letter…
Millions of taxpayers will receive their second Economic Impact Payments by debit card
The Treasury Department and the IRS are issuing millions of second Economic Impact Payments by prepaid debit card to speed delivery of the payments to as many people as possible. If the Get My Payment tool on IRS.gov shows…
Remember these tips when searching for a tax preparer
The tax filing season is upon us, and if you will be looking for someone to help you file a tax return you should choose your tax return preparer wisely. This is because it’s ultimately you who is…
IRS announces first day of 2026 filing season; online tools and resources help with tax filing
The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of H.R. 1 (the One, Big, Beautiful Bill ) become…
Tax credits and deductions for education
The costs for continuing education can add up quickly and get expensive. There are several tax benefits such as credits and deductions that can help eligible taxpayers reduce these costs. A tax credit reduces the…
Small business rent expenses may be tax deductible
Rent is any amount paid for the use of property that a small business doesn’t own. Typically, rent can be deducted as a business expense when the rent is for property the taxpayer uses for…
Tips for taxpayers who need to file a new W-4
All taxpayers should review their withholding annually. They can use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator to check and make sure they’re not having too little or too much federal tax withheld. This tool offers workers, retirees and…