As the holiday season winds down it may be time to address taxes even though it's not as exciting. To help the Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to take necessary actions now to help file federal tax returns timely and accurately in 2021. These are some reminders to help taxpayers [...]
As the pandemic rages on safety and social distancing, along with virtual options, will be the emphasis now and for the upcoming tax season as the Internal Revenue Service seeks volunteers to provide free tax return preparation through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs. [...]
The Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2020-86 PDF addressing certain provisions of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act) affecting safe harbor plans, including safe harbor 401(k) plans and certain 403(b) plans. Safe Harbor Plan A safe harbor 401(k) plan is similar to a traditional 401(k) [...]
The Internal Revenue Service is reminding employers they must file Form W-2 and other wage statements by Feb. 1, 2021, to avoid penalties and help the IRS prevent fraud. A 2015 law made it a permanent requirement that employers file copies of their Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statements, and Form W-3, [...]
It may seem too early but the Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to take necessary actions this fall to help file federal tax returns timely and accurately in 2021. This is the second in a series of reminders to help taxpayers get ready for the upcoming tax filing season. [...]
The Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies, and the nation's tax industry said the 5th Annual National Tax Security Awareness Week will take place between Nov. 30 and Dec. 4, 2020. This year, there's a heightened need for security as fraudsters seek to use the COVID-19 to scam taxpayers and [...]
Whether taxpayers are supporting natural disaster recovery, COVID-19 pandemic aid, or another cause that's personally meaningful to them, their charitable donations may be tax-deductible. These deductions basically reduce the amount of their taxable income. Here's How the CARES Act Changes Deducting Charitable Contributions Made in 2020: Previously, charitable contributions could [...]
With Veterans Day on the minds of many this month and the COVID-19 pandemic leading to an increase in veteran unemployment, the personal-finance website WalletHub recently released its report on 2020’s Best & Worst Places for Veterans to Live. The report compares the 100 largest U.S. cities across 20 key [...]
The Internal Revenue Service announced cost‑of‑living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for the tax year 2021 in Notice 2020-79 PDF, posted on IRS.gov. Highlights of Changes for 2021 The income ranges for determining eligibility to make deductible contributions to traditional Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs), to [...]
The worldwide pandemic continues to draw havoc for many people whether it's travel, finances, or paying rent. And because the COVID-19 pandemic is causing many people to borrow more or fall behind on payments, the personal-finance website WalletHub analyzed the average credit scores of residents in all 50 states and [...]
