IR-2011-118, Dec. 15, 2011 WASHINGTON — Individuals and businesses making contributions to charity should keep in mind several important tax law provisions that have taken effect in recent years. Some of these changes include the following: Special Charitable Contributions...
IR-2011-124, Dec. 23, 2011 WASHINGTON — Nearly 160 million workers will benefit from the extension of the reduced payroll tax rate that has been in effect for 2011. The Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 temporarily extends...
Expanded Tax Credit for Hiring Unemployed Veterans The work opportunity credit has been expanded to provide employers with new incentives to hire certain unemployed veterans. On November 21, 2011, the President signed into law the VOW to Hire Heroes...
Many taxpayers and their tax professionals claiming the newly-expanded adoption credit are slowing down their refund by failing to include required documentation, such as an adoption order or decree, with their return. If you do not attach all the...