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),…

Exploring Tax Opportunities to Pay Off Student Loans

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Article Highlights: Qualified Tuition Plans Employer Payments Paying Principal vs. Interest Public Service Loan Forgiveness Income-Driven Repayment Plans State-Level Programs Death or Disability Forgiveness Paying off…

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…

Got an IRS Notice? Here’s How to Handle It Without Losing Sleep

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Few things can rattle a business owner faster than seeing “Internal Revenue Service” on an envelope. The instinct is to panic. But the truth? An IRS notice doesn’t automatically mean you’ve done something wrong. In 2025, notices are…

Understanding the New Above-the-Line Tax Deduction for Qualified Tips

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Article Highlights: Prior Law on Tip Reporting and Employer Requirements Introduction of the Above-the-Line Deduction for Qualified Tips Above-the-Line Deductions Qualified Tips Definition Tips in Business Operations When…

Think the IRS Is Slowing Down? Why That Might Actually Increase Your Audit Risk

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You’ve probably seen the headlines: “IRS funding slashed.” “Audit rates down.” “Staffing cuts.” If you’re a business owner, investor, or part of a high-earning household, you may be thinking: Finally, some breathing room. But…

Navigating IRS Penalty Abatement

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Article Highlights: Understanding Reasonable Cause Abatement What Constitutes Reasonable Cause? How to Apply for Reasonable Cause Relief Who Can Apply? IRS Guidelines on Evaluating Reasonable Cause Grounds Used for Requesting…

Tax Bill Clears the House: What It Means for Americans and What’s Next

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On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping tax package, advancing a bill that could significantly reshape the federal tax landscape heading into the 2025 filing season. Dubbed by supporters as “The One Big Beautiful Bill,”…

Important June 2025 Due Dates

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June 2025 Individual Due Dates June 2 - Final Due Date for IRA Trustees to Issue Form 5498 Final due date for IRA trustees to issue Form 5498, providing IRA owners with the fair market value (FMV) of their IRA accounts as of December 31, 2024.…