Articles Posted in Federal Taxation

Tax Day 2020 for most taxpayers was extended to July 15, which is only a few days away. Due to the unprecedented effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service implemented several temporary policies to assist taxpayers and provide relief during an economic downturn. However, some of those special programs and policies are…

Approximately 150 million Americans have received stimulus checks from the IRS this year as a part of relief efforts from the current global economic crisis. Tax Attorney Charles R. Frazier answers four frequently asked tax questions about those funds in this article. Do I have to pay income tax on my IRS stimulus check? No,…

On March 25, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service announced steps to help people facing the challenges of COVID-19 issues. Click here to read the full text of IRS Notice IR-2020-59. The IRS refers to this program as the People First Initiative, and we have summarized its key provisions below. If you are currently on an…

Taxes are confusing. The different boxes on all of the forms and the numbers in those boxes can make even the most number savvy person go cross-eyed just by thinking about tax season. Without a dedicated tax specialist or easy to use tax software, doing your own taxes accurately can sometimes be nearly impossible. This…

Taxes are easy to put off. Not only do they take forever to complete, but they’re confusing and nearly impossible to do on your own. Decades ago, taxes could take people weeks or even months to do properly by themselves. However, nowadays, we have professionals who are dedicated to helping you get the most out…

Tax season is officially here. From W-2s to 1099s, taxes can be very confusing and hard to process, especially since you only get practice with them once a year. At the office and around town, you may have heard the term audit or tax audit floating around. But what exactly is a tax audit and…

It’s the season when we’re busy enjoying holiday festivities and making lists of all the tasks to complete before the close of another year. During this time, remember this checklist that will help wrap up your annual business activities. Diligent record keeping is a good proactive measure to prepare for the possibility of a future…

Doing research into certain things before you spend money on them is a wise choice. You wouldn’t want to buy the first car you came across that was for sale, nor would you want to invest in the very first stock that popped up on your computer. Researching things and knowing what to look for…