Affordable Care Act – Individuals
New IRS Publication Helps You Find out if You Qualify for a Health Coverage Exemption Taxpayers who might qualify for an exemption from having qualifying health coverage and making a payment should review a new…
File 2019 and 2020 tax returns by September 30, 2022 to receive COVID penalty relief
Individuals and businesses, affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, may qualify for late-filing penalty relief if they file their 2019 and 2020 tax returns by September 30, 2022. This penalty relief is automatic. Eligible taxpayers who…
Protect yourself from scammers by knowing how the IRS communicates
If the IRS does call it should not be a surprise because the agency will generally send a notice or letter first. Understanding how the IRS communicates can help you protect yourself from scammers who…
IRS continues work to help taxpayers; suspends mailing of additional letters
WASHINGTON — As part of ongoing efforts to provide additional help for people during this period, the IRS announced today the suspension of more than a dozen additional letters, including the mailing of automated collection…
Taxpayers act now to receive Economic Impact Payments by direct deposit
People must use Get My Payment by noon Wednesday, May 13, for a chance to get their Economic Impact Payment by direct deposit. After noon Wednesday, the IRS will begin preparing to mail millions of additional payments to…
Ten Key Tax Facts about Home Sales
In most cases, gains from sales are taxable. But did you know that if you sell your home, you may not have to pay taxes? Here are ten facts to keep in mind if you…
Six IRS tips for year-end gifts to charity
Many people give to charity each year during the holiday season. Remember, if you want to claim a tax deduction for your gifts, you must itemize your deductions. There are several tax rules that you…
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…