There was a recent announcement regarding staffing cuts at the IRS. How will this impact you and should you be concerned? Background Information The IRS hired approximately 22,000 people during 2022, 31,000 during 2024, and approximately 20,000 during 2024 for a total workforce of more than 100,000 employees. This has been the largest number of […]
Archives for February 2025
Heavy Vehicle Heavy Deduction
As a business owner, there are tax benefits for using a vehicle for business purposes. Not all vehicles are created equally, and here are examples of some that produce a larger deduction. SUV’s and Pickups Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) above 6,000 pounds and not more than 14,000 produce a much greater […]
Tax Scam Alerts
Scams are on the rise now that it’s tax season. The IRS has made taxpayers aware of popular scams on their website, including: Charity Impersonators To make sure the charity you are donating to is legitimate, then you can use the tax exempt organization search function at https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/ Unfortunately, a contribution to a fake charity […]
Don’t Make These 2 Mistakes When Paying Your Taxes
When paying your tax balances or estimated tax payments, there are two ways that commonly create issues with the IRS and the states. These are: Paying by Check Making a tax payment with an old-fashioned check creates issues in multiple ways. Making a Payment from Your Spouse’s Tax Account or Social Security Number For some […]