A Surprise Refund Opportunity? Millions of Taxpayers May Be Owed COVID-Era Penalty Refunds

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The pandemic disrupted… well, everything. Business operations. Filing deadlines. IRS processing. Even the way taxpayers interacted with the government changed almost overnight. Now, years later, a federal court case is reopening a question…

The IRS Is Paying Attention Again: Why More Taxpayers Are Getting Notices

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For a period of time, IRS activity felt quieter. Response times were longer. Enforcement felt less visible. Fewer taxpayers were hearing from the IRS directly. Many people got used to that environment. Now things are shifting. Not all at…

Comprehensive Guide to 2025 Tax Changes: What Taxpayers Need to Know

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Article Highlights: Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) Senior Deduction Enhancements Tax Relief for Tips and Overtime Earnings Vehicle Loan Interest Deduction Adoption and Child Tax Credits SALT Deduction Limit 2025-2029 …

It’s Tax Time - Beware of Scams

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Article Highlights: Awareness Seniors Are Frequent Targets How to Spot a Scam Common Phishing Emails Common Smishing Texts How to Protect Yourself Social Media Tax season is a busy time for taxpayers. It is also a…

Unraveling the 2025 Tax Overhaul: How New Laws Could Impact You

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Article Highlights Standard Deductions Increased New Senior Deduction Qualified Sound Recording Production Expenses Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) No Tax on Tips No Tax on Qualified Overtime New Vehicle Loan Interest…

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Transforms R&E Tax Strategies for Businesses

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Article Highlights: One Big Beautiful Bill Act What Constitutes R&E Expenses R&E Expensing– A Short History R&E Expensing After the OBBBA Domestic vs. Foreign Differentiation Options to Accelerate Expenses…

IRS Shifts to Paperless Refunds: What This Might Mean for You

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Article Highlights: Executive Order The Impetus Behind the Transition Challenges Facing Unbanked Taxpayers Proposed Solutions and Alternatives In a move set to redefine the refund process, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS),…

The IRS Just Got Leaner—But Not Softer on Enforcement

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The IRS is going through what you might call an identity crisis. Thousands of employees have been laid off right in the middle of tax season, including auditors, tech staff, and even customer service reps. Throw in yet another commissioner swap…

Occupations Qualified for Tip Deduction Released

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Article Highlights: Draft List of Occupations: Beverage & Food Service Entertainment and Events Hospitality and Guest Services Home Services Personal Services Personal Appearance and Wellness Recreation and…

Last Chance: The One Big Beautiful Bill Countdown on Key Energy Tax Credits

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In recent years, as the conversation about climate change has intensified, the federal government sought to encourage homeowners and consumers towards sustainable energy solutions by providing tax credits for various green initiatives. The installation…