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Starting a Business? How Expenses will be Treated on your Tax Return

RogerRossmeisl

Government officials saw a large increase in the number of new businesses launched during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re one of the entrepreneurs, you may not know that many of the expenses incurred by start-ups can’t be currently deducted on your tax return. And the U.S. from April 2023 to May 2023).

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Feds Cracking Down on Unlawful Tax Return Preparers

CPA Practice

The Justice Department is advising taxpayers to choose their return preparers wisely as the April 15 federal tax filing deadline approaches. Unscrupulous preparers who include errors or false information on a tax return could leave a taxpayer open to liability for unpaid taxes, penalties and interest.

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Treasury Has Issued Auto Dealers >$580 Million in Advance EV Tax Rebates This Year

RogerRossmeisl

According to the Treasury, the US government has provided auto dealers with >$580 million in advance payments for consumer electric vehicle (EV) tax credits since 1/1/2024. A total of 85,000 time of sale tax reports were filed for new electric vehicles (EVs), and more than 90% of these reports included.

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How New Business Start-up Expenses are Handled on your Tax Return

RogerRossmeisl

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, government officials are seeing a large increase in the number of new businesses being launched. You should be aware that the way you handle some of your initial expenses can make a large difference in your federal tax bill. From June 2020 through June 2021, the U.S.

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IRS to Try Out Its Free E-Filing Tax Return Program in 13 States Next Year

CPA Practice

Thirteen states have agreed to participate in a trial run of the IRS’s free online return filing system, called Direct File, during the 2024 tax season, the agency said on Tuesday. In addition, the state of Washington agreed to join the integration effort for its application of the Working Families Tax Credit.

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Navigating Tax Relief Services in Whittier, California: A Lifeline for Taxpayers

MyIRSRelief

In the bustling city of Whittier, California, individuals and businesses alike face the daunting task of navigating the complex world of taxes. From unfiled tax returns to unpaid back taxes, and from employment 941 payroll issues to the intimidating process of IRS, FTB, EDD, and CDTFA audits, the challenges can seem insurmountable.

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Partnership Income Tax Returns & More Skagit County IRS Targets

SkagitCountyTaxServices

While there have been some good developments from the IRS with regard to Skagit County businesses like yours (primarily the business accounts option), there are also the negative implications of a more concerted effort by the IRS to collect unpaid taxes.