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Gift Tax Return Basics

RogerRossmeisl

If so, it’s important to determine whether you’re required to file a 2022 gift tax return. Filing requirements The annual gift tax exclusion has increased in 2023 to $17,000 but was $16,000 for 2022. The post Gift Tax Return Basics appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.

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Questions You May Still Have After Filing Your Tax Return

RogerRossmeisl

If you’ve successfully filed your 2022 tax return with the IRS, you may think you’re done with taxes for another year. But some questions may still crop up about the return. At a minimum, keep tax records related to your return for as long as the IRS can audit your return or assess additional taxes.

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Are You Ready for the 2021 Gift Tax Return Deadline?

RogerRossmeisl

If you made large gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year, it’s important to determine whether you’re required to file a 2021 gift tax return. The annual gift tax exclusion has increased in 2022 to $16,000 but was $15,000 for 2021. The post Are You Ready for the 2021 Gift Tax Return Deadline?

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Paperwork You Can Toss After Filing Your Tax Return

RogerRossmeisl

Once you file your 2022 tax return, you may wonder what personal tax papers you can throw away and how long you should retain certain records. You may have to produce those records if the IRS audits your return or seeks to assess tax. It’s a good idea to keep the actual returns indefinitely.

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What to Do When Your Identity is Used to File a Fraudulent Tax Return

RogerRossmeisl

In Fact Sheet 2022-25, the IRS has provided information about how taxpayers should handle non-tax and tax-related identity theft. When a taxpayer believes their personal information is being used to file fraudulent tax returns, they should submit a Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit, to the IRS.

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2022 Q2 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses

RogerRossmeisl

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines that apply to businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2022. April 18 If you’re a calendar-year corporation, file a 2021 income tax return (Form 1120) or file for an automatic six-month extension (Form 7004) and pay any tax due. See June 15.

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How to File a Deceased Person’s Final Income Tax Return

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Unfortunately, when someone is deceased, the decedent’s personal representative is generally required to file any final tax returns for the deceased person. That includes federal income tax returns, that the decedent would have been required to file for the year of his or her death. The online tool, (i.e., “How