IRS Suspends Automated Notices to Streamline System
February 15, 2022IRS Suspends Automated Notices In the latest push to try and organize a better 2022 tax season, the Internal Revenue Service is suspending more than a dozen automated letters it sends out to taxpayers. These include collection notices, balance due notices and unfiled tax return notices. The actions seem to be a direct result of… Read more »
Comprehensive Estate Plan is the Real Way to Say I Love You
February 07, 2022The Romance of a Comprehensive Estate Plan Jewelry and Chocolates are nice but to truly show you love-think of an estate plan! Yes, love is in the air this Valentine’s Day season. We are going on record to say nothing quite says I love you like a comprehensive estate plan! There is no better way to… Read more »
IRS Having Difficulty Processing Power of Attorney Forms
January 26, 2022The 2021 tax season is open! It is promising to bring a host of challenges. Tax professionals are largely ready to forge ahead to help their clients get through it, but now they may have trouble getting power of attorney forms processed. The IRS is still dealing with a backlog of millions of tax returns,… Read more »
Don’t Be Afraid, Be Proactive — Plan Your Estate Today!
January 19, 2022Be Proactive in Your Estate Planning If you don’t have an up-to-date estate plan and you happen to get hurt or sick and cannot manage your financial affairs, the courts will have to appoint someone to manage them for you Without an estate plan, when you pass away, your affairs will be settled by default… Read more »
Treasury says be ready for frustration this tax season
January 18, 2022Frustrating Tax Season Ahead According to Treasury Department Be forewarned, the Treasury is warning of additional headaches this tax filing season. Taxpayers should be prepared for delays as returns and refunds are processed. There will be difficulties in reaching the IRS. The Treasury officials said funding cuts and staffing shortages due to the ongoing health… Read more »
Tax Attorney vs. CPA: Why Not Choose Both?
January 10, 2022Can’t Decide Between Tax Attorney or CPA? Why Not Choose Both? Whether you need a professional to assist with tax issues on personal or business-related concerns, it can be difficult to determine which expert best fits your needs. The most reliable professionals to aid you with tax problems are the tax attorney and the CPA…. Read more »
Using Estate Planning to Cover a Child or Grandchild’s College Tuition
January 07, 2022Estate Planning Can Cover a Child or Grandchild’s College Tuition College tuition costs are escalating every day. This includes all the costs that go along with tuition. Remember expenses such as equipment, living expenses, school supplies, textbooks, and more. For many families, the thought of covering these costs is nothing short of daunting. However, estate… Read more »
The State of The Estate Tax
January 06, 2022The State of The Estate Tax 2021 was aflutter with drama about the future of the estate and gift tax. Yet despite all the proposals that floated through both chambers of Congress, the estate tax is ending the year right where we started -the only change is to account for inflation. Why was there such… Read more »
END OF YEAR BUSINESS COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST FOR 2021
December 17, 2021As we wrap up 2021, businesses need to take stock of — and tackle — any outstanding business compliance tasks. Loose ends could jeopardize your company’s good standing with your state. By getting your business “ducks in a row,” your business will be better able to be a successful trajectory as we enter 2022. Below… Read more »
A Recap of the Top Tax Developments of 2021
December 16, 2021The year 2021 has been a tumultuous one for tax professionals, with continuing pandemic-related developments as well as new legislation, regulations, court decisions and IRS pronouncements. While the major developments are familiar to most, there are some that might have been missed due to the busy nature of the profession during the past year. The… Read more »