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Builders of Qualified New Energy Efficient Homes Might Qualify for an Expanded Tax Credit
The Internal Revenue Service reminds eligible contractors who build or substantially reconstruct qualified new energy efficient homes...
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Aug 10, 20232 min read
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Security Measures for Tax Professionals and Taxpayer Scams on the Rise
Protect data using Written Information Security Plan The IRS and its Security Summit partners encourage tax professionals to take...
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Jul 25, 20232 min read
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Accessible Tax Info and Forms Available with the IRS Alternative Media Center
The IRS wants taxpayers to know that they strive to serve all taxpayers by providing tax information in a variety of formats and...
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Jul 10, 20231 min read
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July 17 is the Last Time for Taxpayers to Claim $1.5 billion in Tax Refunds from 2019 Tax Returns
The Internal Revenue Service issued a final reminder today to nearly 1.5 million taxpayers across the country to claim their refunds for...
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Jun 30, 20232 min read
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An Identity Protection PIN Helps Shield Taxpayers from Tax-Related Identity Theft
Identity Protection PINs stop identity thieves from filing fraudulent tax returns. Taxpayers who participate in this program are assigned...
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Jun 19, 20232 min read
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Tax Considerations When Selling a Home
Many people move during the summer. Taxpayers who are selling their home may qualify to exclude all or part of any gain from the sale...
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Jun 14, 20232 min read
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Installing Solar Panels or Other Home Improvements May Qualify Taxpayers for Home Energy Credit
Homeowners who make improvements like replacing old doors and windows, installing solar panels or upgrading a hot water heater may...
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May 16, 20232 min read
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Here’s What Taxpayers Need to Know to Claim Clean Vehicle Tax Credits
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 made several changes to the tax credits provided for qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles,...
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Apr 24, 20231 min read
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Here is When to File an Amended Return
According to the IRS: Even after making every effort to file a complete and accurate tax return, mistakes can happen. When a taxpayer...
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Apr 18, 20232 min read
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Taxpayers should review the 401(k) and IRA limit increases for 2023
The amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2023 will increase to $22,500 -- up from $20,500 for 2022. The income...
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Dec 5, 20222 min read
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Seniors Can Reduce their Tax Burden by Donating to Charity Through their IRA
In most cases, distributions from a traditional Individual Retirement Account are taxable in the year the account owner receives them but...
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Nov 18, 20222 min read
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Service providers and Others May Receive 1099-Ks for Sales over $600 in Early 2023
The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers earning income from selling goods and/or providing services that they may receive Form...
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Nov 2, 20222 min read
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Hurricane Ian Victims in Florida Qualify for Tax Relief
Hurricane Ian victims throughout Florida now have until Feb. 15, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and...
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Oct 2, 20223 min read
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Maximum Educator Expense Deduction Rises to $300 in 2022
As the new school year begins, the Internal Revenue Service reminds teachers and other educators that they’ll be able to deduct up to...
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Sep 7, 20222 min read
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COVID Tax Relief: IRS Provides Broad-Based Penalty Relief for Certain 2019 and 2020 Returns
To help struggling taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS issued Notice 2022-36, which provides penalty relief to most...
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Sep 5, 20221 min read
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Some Things to Know About Crowdfunding and Taxes
Crowdfunding is a popular way to raise money online. People often use crowdfunding to fundraise for a business, for charity, or for...
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Aug 9, 20222 min read
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Here is What Taxpayers Need to Know About Business Related Travel Deductions
Business travel can be costly. Hotel bills, airfare or train tickets, cab fare, public transportation – it can all add up fast. The good...
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Jul 18, 20222 min read
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Some Tax Considerations for People who are Separating or Divorcing
When people go through a legal separation or divorce, the change in their relationship status also affects their tax situation. The IRS...
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Jun 20, 20223 min read
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IRS increases mileage rate for remainder of 2022
The Internal Revenue Service announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final 6 months of 2022. Taxpayers may...
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Jun 10, 20222 min read
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People can Protect Themselves from Tax-Related Identity Theft with an Identity Protection PIN
Identity Protection PINs stop identity thieves from filing fraudulent tax returns. When a taxpayer chooses to participate in this...
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Jun 9, 20222 min read
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