Tax Returns Yield Fewer Mistakes
Analysis by the Internal Revenue Service indicates that the error rate for individual tax returns has been cut by more than half. Last year, the IRS identified ...…
8 Places Germs Love in Your Life
It’s fairly common knowledge that the main cause of illness is the dreaded germ. But avoiding germs completely is impossible...…
How to Avoid Form 8863 Processing Delays
The IRS has seen a few problems with the way the form is completed that could delay processing. The IRS has requested tax preparation software providers modify their programs so that they require completion of the correct boxes...…
IRS’s Intent to Appeal Sparks Debate
In January, a trio of independent tax preparers filed suit challenging the IRS’s authority to impose its Registered Tax Return Preparer regime – something it developed with the hopes of increasing the quality of the tax preparation industry and improving service to taxpayers. A federal judge ruled ...…
Business Writing for Social Media
Social networking is something that many smaller businesses are attempting in today’s technological world. In order to take full advantage of all that social media has to offer to businesses...…
How will sequestration affect your state?
Sequestration: a series of across-the-board federal cuts scheduled to occur if Congress doesn’t take actions to cut spending. The deadline from Congress to take action is Friday, March 1. If no action is taken and sequestration goes into effect,...…
Tax Law Changes for 2012, and 2013
It has been a very busy month for the Internal Revenue Service. Members of Congress finally nailed down some tax legislation for 2012, and 2013. However, their last minute decisions put the IRS behind when it comes to processing tax returns because the agency has to work to update its software to adjust for the new laws...…
To Use or Not to Use: Social Media and Business
LIKE US on Facebook! Still wondering if social media is really necessary to improve your business? Consider your audience. If your clients or potential clients are mostly people over the age of 65, odds are that social media may not be your most useful tool. However, it is a FREE ...…
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Tax Filing 2013 has begun!
However, there are still some forms that cannot be filed until later. The following tax forms will be accepted by the IRS in late February or into March after updating forms and completing programming and testing of its processing systems. A specific date will be announced in the near future.…
Bye-Bye Refund Cycle Chart - Hello Refund Tracker
The beloved Refund Cycle Chart has been retired by the IRS. What?! Yes, it’s true. Taking its place is a new and, we hope, improved “Where’s My Refund?” (WMR) application, which gives taxpayers the ability to track their refunds online . . .…
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