IRS Plans to Use AI and Ramp Up Enforcement on Millionaires, Partnerships and Crypto

Recently, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel spoke of changes within the IRS, announcing several initiatives focusing on high-income earners and partnerships, as well as integrating the use of AI within the agencyâ??s work. According to the…
IRS Announces End of Unannounced Taxpayer Visits (Mostly)

You wake up in the middle of the night. Heart racing, drenched in sweat and breathing heavy. Thankfully, it was just a nightmare when the IRS showed up at your doorstep unannounced. Recently, however, this was the reality for…
2023 Sales Tax Holidays for Back-to-School Shopping

Now that we are heading into the backend of summer, it’s time for many states to host their annual sales tax holidays for returning to school shopping. Numerous states with sales tax (remember not all states have…
Increased Tax Bills Hitting Private Companies Big and Small

Private companies both large and small are feeling the tax pinch due to changes in the law. With rampant inflation, labor shortages, lingering supply chain issues and increased borrowing costs due to rising interest…
End of Covid Emergency Declarations Put Work from Home Benefits at Risk

The end of the federal emergency declaration for Covid-19 came on May 11. As a result, there are various public health policy changes. For example, vaccines and treatments will remain available, but at-home tests…
I Needed to Repay Part of My Compensation; Will I Get a Refund on My Taxes?

So, you filed and paid all your taxes on the money you earned in 2021. Now, the company you work for finds itself in trouble and you are forced to pay back part of your compensation. The big question is, will the IRS refund you for the taxes you already…
How Volunteering Can Earn You a Big Tax Deduction

Most people volunteer out of a sense of altruism, duty or purpose – not to get a tax deduction from Uncle Sam. At the same time, if your good deeds could also result in lower taxes, why not? Theoretically, this…
Sold Your Home Last Year or Plan to in 2023? If So, Here’s What You Need to Know

The U.S. housing market has been extremely volatile over the past year. Year-over-year growth rates were at highs of 20.1 percent in April 2022, then declined to only 8.6 percent in…
Key Deadlines and Changes for the 2023 Tax Season

Every year, typically right after the new year starts, the IRS formally announces key dates and deadlines for the current tax season. Recently, the IRS made the announcements for the current 2023 tax season…
The IRS Versus the Taxpayer

According to the IRS, not only is your ignorance no excuse, but so is that of your tax preparer. In other words, the fact that your tax preparer made a mistake is no excuse and will not absolve you from compliance…