I’m sharing this as a sort of public service, because the truth is, I don’t like the whole “early refund” silliness… On the other hand, I cringe a little bit when I hear young people talking about getting their return … Read More
Taxes
Is the Party Over for Tax Credits?
The big tax perks after the pandemic are reduced this year. Parents won’t be getting checks, but they will still have a (smaller) credit to use against taxes owed. The Child Tax Credit was boosted for the 2021 tax year … Read More
Is it a Scam? How to Know if the IRS is Really Calling
Here we are, in the middle of tax season and the scammers are coming on thick! Years ago, in the world of paper returns and checks being mailed, you had to worry about a check being stolen, but now? The … Read More
Refunds Might Be Late?
Waiting for a tax refund for your 2022 tax returns? For many, tax returns this year may end up smaller, and beyond that, payments could get delayed as well. Folks looking to get their refunds quickly should sign up for … Read More
Short of Cash to Pay the Tax Man? Here’s What To Do
Well, time is getting closer and I’m already seeing it reflected in the local news and social media articles: what can folks do if they have to pay the IRS this year instead of getting a refund? In reality, this … Read More
Getting Better
For the last few months, the phrase “quiet quitting” has had some traction online, and frankly, I don’t understand the mentality. Oh, I clearly comprehend the issues that drive it and the subsequent irrational reaction of “big business” to the … Read More
All That Stuff You Forgot To Ask Us
Every year, about this time, me and the team field call after call that starts with something like “…I forgot to ask you…” Fear not! We’ve been taking notes and we wanted to give you a few answers to the … Read More
What’s The Rule on W-2s
Perhaps no other form is as misunderstood as the lowly W-2. “Expert” employees attempt to lecture managers every year about what can and cannot be done with a W-2 and each year, our team in the office fields scores of … Read More
Tax Season is Open!
Well, here we are and it’s time to ensure a smooth tax season. Seriously – even as a professional who preaches from the same gospel each year to all our clients, there are always a few that come in completely … Read More
More Taxpayers to Receive 1099s this Year
Well, within the next week or so, employers are (or should be) sending out W2s and thus begins the real work for me and the team. One of the least common things for many people who get a regular paycheck … Read More