The IRS Has Tips for Getting and Correcting Tax Documents

The IRS Has Tips for Getting and Correcting Tax Documents

It’s not uncommon for taxpayers to forget some of the tax documents required to accurately file their return, even in a normal year. When dealing with a chaotic mix of mail delays, new tax credits, underemployment, and unemployment, it’s almost guaranteed that there...
IRS Interest Rates Steady for Second Quarter

IRS Interest Rates Steady for Second Quarter

The Internal Revenue Service says its interest rates will hold at previous levels for the second quarter of 2021. The IRS says the interest rates will be: 3% for overpayments (2% in the case of a corporation); 0.5% for the portion of a corporate overpayment exceeding...
Farmers and Fishers Face March 1 Tax Deadline

Farmers and Fishers Face March 1 Tax Deadline

Taxpayers with income from farming or fishing face a March 1 deadline for filing their income taxes. But the IRS reminds them they can avoid making any estimated tax payments by filing and paying their entire tax due on or before the deadline. The rule generally...
Domestic Production Activities Deduction Fuels IRS Alert

Domestic Production Activities Deduction Fuels IRS Alert

The Internal Revenue Service has issued an alert covering amended returns and claims for the Domestic Production Activities Deduction, also known as DPAD. This provision of tax law was repealed as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for taxable years after Dec. 31,...
Filing Numbers Down; Chance of Extended Deadline Unclear

Filing Numbers Down; Chance of Extended Deadline Unclear

A status report from the IRS shows income tax returns are being filed at a much slower rate than last year. But unlike in 2020, an extension to the April 15 filing deadline is unclear. The Internal Revenue Service released its Filing Season Statistics for the Week...