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IRS issues guidance on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changes on business expense deductions for meals, entertainment
Source: IRS.GOV/ Issue Number: IR-2018-195 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance today on the business expense deduction for meals and entertainment following law changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The 2017 TCJA eliminated the...
IRS urges taxpayers with high income, complex returns to check withholding
Source: IRS.GOV/ Issue Number: Tax Reform Tax Tip 2018-125 The IRS urges high-income taxpayers and those with complex tax returns to complete a “paycheck checkup.” Doing so will help them see if they are having the correct amount of taxes withheld from their paychecks...
Key tax change affects taxpayers with dependents; IRS urges workers to check withholding
Source: IRS.GOV/ issue Number IR-2018-166 WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service urges taxpayers who support dependents who can’t be claimed for the Child Tax Credit to do a paycheck checkup soon. The IRS Withholding Calculator can help these taxpayers make sure...
IRS urges taxpayers to check withholding now to avoid tax surprises later; Spotlights special tools during week of Aug. 13 to help people overlooking major changes
Source: IRS Media Advisory With the year more than halfway over, the Internal Revenue Service urges taxpayers who haven’t yet done a “Paycheck Checkup” to take a few minutes to see if they are having the right amount of tax withholding following major changes in the...
Here’s how the IRS contacts taxpayers
Source: IRS.GOV/ issue Number Tax Tip 2018-111 Everyone should know how the IRS contacts taxpayers. This will help people avoid becoming a victim of scammers who pretend to be from the IRS with a goal of stealing personal information. Here are some facts about how the...
IRS offers summer tips for temporary jobs, marriage, deductions and credits
Source: IRS.GOV/ issue Number IR-2018-149 WASHINGTON – Before starting a summer job, taking a vacation or sending the kids off to camp, the Internal Revenue Service wants taxpayers to know that some summertime activities may qualify for tax credits or deductions. The...
Taxpayers who owed tax this year should check their withholding soon
Source: IRS.GOV/ issue Number 2018-103 Taxpayers who owed additional tax when they filed their federal return earlier this year should do a “paycheck checkup” as soon as possible. The IRS Withholding Calculator and Publication 505, Tax Withholding and...
What taxpayers can do when a letter arrives this summer
Source: IRS.GOV/ Issue Number 2018-101 Some taxpayers will receive a letter from the IRS this summer. Taxpayers should not panic and remember that they have fundamental rights when interacting with the agency. These rights are in the Taxpayer Bill of...
Here’s what taxpayers should know about penalty relief
Source: IRS.GOV / issue Number: 2018-100 Taxpayers who make an effort to comply with the law, but are unable to meet their tax obligations due to circumstances beyond their control may qualify for relief from penalties. After receiving a notice stating the...
Dos and Don’ts for Taxpayers Who Get a Letter from the IRS
Source: IRS.gov | Issue Number: 2018-95 Every year the IRS mails millions of letters to taxpayers for many reasons. Here are some tips and suggestions for taxpayers who receive one: Don’t ignore it. Most IRS letters and notices are about federal tax...