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Stressed about taxes? Blame the ancient Egyptians
From Smithonian Magazine – By Kate McMahon — From mummified pharaohs to the Great Pyramid of Giza, ancient Egyptian iconography dominates the modern world. But few realize that the Egyptians also left behind a more practical legacy: taxes and the principles...
New tech support imposters want your life savings
From the Federal Trade Commission– By Amy Hebert — As we continue our deep dive into scams by imposters, we’re taking a look at a new twist on tech support scams. Ever deal with a tech support scam? A warning pops up on your computer. It says your computer has a...
IRS target: High-income earners who didn’t file in 2017-2021
From CBS News – By Aliza Chasan — The IRS will target high-income earners who skipped out on filing federal income tax returns in more than 125,000 instances since 2017, the agency recently announced. They're believed to owe, based on a conservative estimate,...
Don’t skip the IRS ‘Yes or No’ crypto tax question on 2023 tax returns
From Forbes – By Robert W. Wood — There is a lot of talk about crypto investors and tax compliance, but a yes or no question can be surprisingly important. The IRS is asking everyone about crypto transactions. A variation of this seemingly innocuous question appears...
Tax refunds are higher so far this year. Here’s the average amount.
From CBS News – By Aimee Picchi — The IRS said it's issuing bigger tax refunds compared with a year earlier, signalling a potential boon for Americans who rely on their annual refund to help pay down debt, start an emergency fund or deal with rising costs. As of...
When does tax season end in 2024? When to have your taxes filed.
From USA Today – By Emily DeLetter — Tax season is officially underway, and with the deadline to file still a few months away, now is the time to work ahead. The deadline for companies to submit W-2 forms to employees was Jan. 31, and for the non-procrastinators, the...
The IRS is cleaning up its act. And cranking up collections.
From Barron’s – By Karen Hube — As the 2023 tax-filing season kicks off, some taxpayers will find fewer hassles in dealing with the Internal Revenue Service compared with recent years, but most should keep a couple aspirin on hand—expect long waits and a stricter...
Welcome to Identity Theft Awareness Week 2024
From the Federal Trade Commission — By Colleen Tressler — You’ve probably heard about identity theft, but have you heard about Identity Theft Awareness week? That’s when the FTC and its partners host free podcasts, webinars, Facebook Live interviews, and other...
Child Tax Credits Could Be Expanded Under Bipartisan Deal
From Barron's — By Elizabeth O’Brien — Lawmakers are aiming to significantly reduce child poverty with a new bipartisan proposal that would expand child tax credits. From Barron's — By Elizabeth O’Brien — Lawmakers are aiming to significantly reduce child...
The hidden consequences of not filing your taxes
From Forbes — By Jessica Ledingham, J.D., LL.M. — As tax season opens, millions of Americans are experiencing anxiety. The dreaded fear of owing money to Uncle Sam can be overwhelming, leading some to delay or completely disregard filing their taxes. You might...
Watch out for this rude surprise from Medicare
From Barron’s — By Elizabeth O’Brien — Planning for your Medicare premiums isn’t on most preretirement checklists, but it’s an important consideration for those with higher incomes. Your Medicare premium for a given year is based on your income from two years...
‘BOI’ reporting requirement has arrived for businesses
Dear Clients, Starting Jan. 1, 2024, a significant number of businesses will be required to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA”). The CTA was enacted into law as part of the National Defense Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The CTA requires the disclosure of...