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People who still haven’t filed a 2021 tax return should file electronically to avoid these common mistakes

Summer is winding down and the filing deadline for people who requested an extension is quickly approaching. Everyone who still needs to file a 2021 tax return should do so as soon as possible. Don’t wait until the deadline...

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  • September 14, 2022

Help wanted? Businesses that are hiring should know about the work opportunity tax credit

Businesses hanging up their Help Wanted signs should be sure to check out the work opportunity tax credit. This credit encourages employers to hire workers certified as members of any of ten targeted groups facing barriers to employment. The...

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  • September 7, 2022

Year-round tax planning: All taxpayers should understand eligibility for credits and deductions

Tax credits and deductions can help lower the amount of tax owed. All taxpayers should begin planning now to take advantage of the credits and deductions they are eligible for when they file their 2022 federal income tax return...

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  • July 5, 2022

Common and costly errors taxpayers should avoid when preparing a tax return

Electronically filing a tax return reduces errors because the tax software does the math, flags common errors and prompts taxpayers for missing information. It can also help taxpayers claim valuable credits and deductions. Using a reputable tax preparer –...

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  • February 24, 2021

Treasury, IRS provide regulations to help businesses claim credits for carbon capture

WASHINGTON –The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations to help businesses understand how legislation passed in 2018 may benefit those claiming carbon capture credits. The proposed regulations provide guidance regarding two new credits for...

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  • June 1, 2020

IRS: Three new credits are available to many businesses hit by COVID-19

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminds employers affected by COVID-19 about three important new credits available to them. Employee Retention Credit: The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll. The...

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  • May 7, 2020

Get ready to take the guesswork out of paycheck withholding

The tax filing season is quickly approaching. With that in mind, taxpayers should remember there’s still time to make an estimated or additional tax payment to ensure their tax withholding is still accurate. Those who need to make an...

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  • December 5, 2019

All taxpayers should check their withholding ASAP

All taxpayers should check their withholding – also known as doing a Paycheck Checkup – as soon as possible. They should do a checkup even if they did one last year.  By checking their withholding, taxpayers can make sure...

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  • August 14, 2019

Tax planning includes determining filing status

Single or married? Kids or no kids? These are just a couple of questions that will help someone determine their tax filing status. Taxpayers usually only think about their filing status when filing their returns. However, this is something...

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  • July 30, 2019

In 2012, Many Tax Benefits Increase Due to Inflation Adjustments

IR-2011-104, Oct. 20, 2011 WASHINGTON — For tax year 2012, personal exemptions and standard deductions will rise and tax brackets will widen due to inflation, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. By law, the dollar amounts for a variety...

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  • November 4, 2011