The paid sick and family leave credits, which previously were available only until the end of 2020, have been extended for periods of leave taken through March 31, 2021. The IRS has released IR-2021-26 to provide more clarity on this topic. See link to FAQs below. The following information was released through the IRS Newswire
The ITIN (Individual Tax Identification Number) is a tax processing number only available for certain nonresident and resident aliens, their spouses, and dependents who cannot get a Social Security Number (SSN). It is a 9-digit number, beginning with the number "9", formatted like an SSN (NNN-NN-NNNN). To obtain the ITIN number, you need an appropriate
The IRS shared this morning Tax Tip 2021-07 - All taxpayers are now eligible for identity protection PINs. The Identity Protection PIN is a six-digit code known only to the taxpayer and to the IRS. It helps prevent identity thieves from filing fraudulent tax returns using a taxpayers' personally identifiable information. Here are a few
Our partners and team members review daily articles, posts, etc. from different sources (this is not a comprehensive list) and communications from other CPAs, EAs, accountants, and tax professionals. We have noted a faster pace of changes in the tax and accounting professional industry, with many examples in the recent years. Example 1 - Tax
The IRS will delay the e-filing for the 2020 individual tax return for the additional programing due to the second round of Economic Impact Payments and other benefits passed on Dec 27, 2020. Link - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/2021-tax-filing-season-begins-feb-12-irs-outlines-steps-to-speed-refunds-during-pandemic
As we had anticipated in our previous posts, the IRS has changed its position in 2020-32 guidance. On January 6, 2021, the IRS released Revenue Ruling 2021-02 which confirms the deductibility of eligible PPP expenses. As mentioned by the IRS, the new ruling "...reflects changes to law contained in the COVID-related Tax Relief Act of
NJ Tax Relief – Business Alternative Income Tax (BAIT) New NJ Law Permits State Income Tax Deduction Under Certain Circumstances Using Pass-through Entities. If you have NJ income, and a partnership, LLC or S-Corp, we recommend discussing with your accountant how to take advantage of this new law. New Jersey recently enacted the Pass-Through Business
