There are two ways to make income tax payments to the IRS throughout the year: through the withholding amount on your paycheck, and through making estimated tax payments. If you have ever wondered about estimated tax payments, this article will explain what they are, if you need to make them, and how to make them […]
Employee Retention Credit Update
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was rolled out in March 2020 as part of the CARES Act to help businesses with the cost of keeping employees on payroll through the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a tax break in the form of refundable employment tax credits for those businesses that qualify. Although the ERC is no […]
Do You Have a Bank Account in a Country Outside of the United States?
If you have a bank account in a foreign country, you may need to disclose it to a branch of the government that fights financial crimes. This is what tax professionals call FBAR reporting. FBAR stands for Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts Report. Your foreign bank accounts may also impact your tax returns. Let’s take […]
Understanding the Puzzle of Varying IRS Authorizations
When working with a tax professional or other professionals that want access to your IRS information, you might be asked to sign IRS forms that serve as legal authorization documents. There are a few different forms that grant varying powers to the people requesting them. This article will help you understand the differences among the […]
Where’s My IRS Refund?
Did you know the IRS provides a tool on their website that allows taxpayers to check their refund status? The good news is you don’t have to rely on your tax professional to access this information; you can access it directly yourself. Here’s the direct link: https://sa.www4.irs.gov/irfof/lang/en/irfofgetstatus.jsp How do I get started? The “Where’s My […]