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Businesses should review Employee Retention Credit rules and resolve incorrect claims soon

Businesses should review Employee Retention Credit rules and resolve incorrect claims soon

The IRS urges businesses to review their eligibility for the Employee Retention Credit because there’s limited time for them to voluntarily resolve incorrect claims and avoid future issues, such as penalties and interest. Some honest businesses were misled into filing claims for the Employee Retention Credit by promoters who often misrepresented or oversimplified eligibility rules….

Understanding the Credit for Other Dependents

Understanding the Credit for Other Dependents

Taxpayers with dependents who don’t qualify for the Child Tax Credit may be able to claim the Credit for Other Dependents. They can claim this credit in addition to the Child and Dependent Care Credit and the Earned Income Credit. Here’s more information to help taxpayers determine whether they’re eligible to claim the Credit for Other Dependents on…

Tax basics: Understanding the difference between standard and itemized deductions

Tax basics: Understanding the difference between standard and itemized deductions

One of the first decisions taxpayers must make when completing a tax return is whether to take the standard deduction or itemize their deductions. There are several factors that can influence a taxpayer’s choice, including changes to their tax situation, any changes to the standard deduction amount and recent tax law changes. Generally, most taxpayers…

Tax benefits to help offset the cost of making businesses accessible to people with disabilities

Tax benefits to help offset the cost of making businesses accessible to people with disabilities

When employers hire people with disabilities or make their business accessible to employees and customers with disabilities, they may be eligible for certain tax benefits. These tax benefits encourage employers to hire qualified people with disabilities and off-set some of the costs of providing accommodations. Disabled Access Credit The Disabled Access Credit is a non-refundable…

Information for organizations applying for tax-exempt status

Information for organizations applying for tax-exempt status

Organizations applying for tax-exempt status must be organized and operated exclusively for any of these purposes: charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, or preventing cruelty to children or animals. Organizations that want to apply for recognition of tax-exempt status under IRC 501(c)(3) will complete and…

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Tax considerations for people who are separating or divorcing

When couples separate or divorce, the change in their relationship status affects their tax situation. The IRS considers a couple married for tax filing purposes until they get a final decree of divorce or separate maintenance. Update tax withholding When a taxpayer divorces or separates, they usually need to update their proper tax withholding by…

Summertime activities that might affect people’s tax return next year

Summertime activities that might affect people’s tax return next year

For many people, summertime means change. Whether it’s a life change like a marriage or a typical summer event – like sending the kids to camp – things people do in summer could affect their income taxes. Here are a few summertime activities and tips on how taxpayers should consider them during filing season. Getting…

What employees need to know about income tax withholding

What employees need to know about income tax withholding

Whether someone is entering the workforce for the first time or changing jobs, filling out new hire paperwork can feel overwhelming. One of the forms employees must complete is a W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate. This form tells employers how much money to withhold from the employee’s pay for federal income tax. It’s important for employees…