As of Aug. 19, the IRS had 8.7 million unprocessed individual tax returns that were submitted in 2022, but continues to open mail within its normal timeframes, according to an update posted to the IRS's website Aug. 29. The unprocessed returns include those filed for the 2021 tax year and [...]
Source: IRS.gov IR-2022-155, August 24, 2022 WASHINGTON — To help struggling taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2022-36PDF, which provides penalty relief to most people and businesses who file certain 2019 or 2020 returns late. The IRS is also taking an additional step to [...]
Source: IRS.gov Issue Number: Tax Tip 2022-123 College students should study up on these two tax credits Anyone pursuing higher education, including specialized job training and grad school, knows it can be pricey. Eligible taxpayers who paid higher education costs for themselves, their spouse or dependents in 2021 may be able [...]
For Florida Parents & Teachers: For Teachers: Source: IRS.Gov Issue Number: Tax Tip 2022-118 From markers to face masks, classroom supplies may be tax deductible Teachers go above and beyond for their students, often buying classroom supplies needed to make learning successful. The educator expense deduction allows eligible teachers and administrators [...]
Source: IRS.gov Issue Number: FS-2022-20 Inside This Issue Money received through ‘crowdfunding’ may be taxable; taxpayers should understand their obligations and the benefits of good recordkeeping Understanding Crowdfunding Crowdfunding is a method of raising money through websites by soliciting contributions from a large number of people. The contributions may be solicited [...]
Confused about your gains and losses from Virtual Currency transactions? We can help! The IRS recently published an article reminding taxpayers about reporting your crypto transactions on your tax return. Source: IRS.gov Issue Number: IR-2022-61 IRS reminds taxpayers they must check a box on Form 1040, 1040-SR or 1040-NR on [...]
IRS.gov Issue Number: IR-2022-31 IRS continues work to help taxpayers; suspends mailing of additional letters WASHINGTON – As part of ongoing efforts to provide additional help for people during this period, the IRS announced today the suspension of more than a dozen additional letters, including the mailing of automated collection notices [...]
Issue Number: IR-2022-08 Inside This Issue 2022 tax filing season begins Jan. 24; IRS outlines refund timing and what to expect in advance of April 18 tax deadline WASHINGTON − The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation's tax season will start on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, when the tax agency [...]
IRS.gov Issue Number: IR-2022-15 January 31 wage statement deadline reminder for employers WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service today urged employers to be aware of the January deadline to file Forms W-2 and other wage statements. Filing these documents timely helps employers avoid penalties and helps the IRS in fraud prevention. [...]
Issue Number: IR-2022-03 Inside This Issue IRS reminder to many: Make final 2021 quarterly tax payment by Jan. 18; avoid surprise tax bill, possible penalty WASHINGTON − The IRS urges taxpayers to check into their options to avoid being subject to estimated tax penalties, which apply when someone underpays their [...]
