The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act can help eligible taxpayers in need by providing favorable tax treatment for withdrawals from retirement plans and IRAs and allowing certain retirement plans to offer expanded loan options. Can I get
Taxpayer Bill of Rights: #6, The Right to Finality
Taxpayers who are interacting with the IRS have the right to finality. This right comes into play for taxpayers who are going through an audit. These taxpayers have the right to know when the IRS has finished the audit. This
The Six Worst Items to Appear On your Credit Report
1.Charge-offs Missing your payments for 6 months or more could cause your creditors to deem your account as uncollectible. When this happens, the creditors write that debt off as a loss against their income taxes. Charged-off accounts are allowed to
The Right to Appeal an IRS Decision in an Independent Forum — Taxpayer Bill of Rights #5
Taxpayers have the right to appeal an IRS decision in an independent forum. This is one of ten basic rights — known collectively as the Taxpayer Bill of Rights — that all taxpayers have when dealing with the IRS. The IRS Office
IRS Taxpayer Bill of Rights outlines protections for all taxpayers
All taxpayers have rights when they interact with the IRS. These ten rights are the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, and they cover a wide range of topics and issues that directly affect taxpayers. These rights explain what taxpayers can expect
Credit vs Debit: Which should you choose?
Since credit and debit payments account for the majority of consumer in‐store purchasing in the United States – is one considered a better option than the other? The debate over which is better to use – credit versus debit –
New York State Paid Family Leave (PFL) for Employees
As of January 1, 2018, Paid Family Leave provides job-protected, paid time off so you can: Paid Family Leave is insurance that is fully funded by employees through small payroll deductions. Employers use the deductions to pay for the cost
Here’s what taxpayers should know about the new IRS Tax Withholding Estimator
Taxpayers who haven’t yet checked their withholding this year should do so ASAP. All taxpayers can do this by using the new mobile-friendly Tax withholding Estimator. This new tool can be used by workers, as well as retirees, self-employed individuals
Tax planning should include a Paycheck Checkup
Year-round tax planning is important for everyone. Just because a taxpayer already filed their tax return doesn’t mean they don’t need to think about taxes for the rest of the year. In fact, what they do now may affect any
Business owners may be able to benefit from the home office deduction
Taxpayers who use their home for business may be eligible to claim a home office deduction. It allows qualifying taxpayers to deduct certain home expenses on their tax return. This can reduce the amount of the taxpayer’s taxable income. Here