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November 23, 2021 | 2021
Build Back Better, the Saga Continues

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Yes it has passed the House but it must also pass the Senate before the Bill can become law. What’s in it? That depends on which version is being discussed. Provisions will change until its submitted to the President’s desk. What’s in the House Build Back Better Plan? Careful, what is currently in it … Build Back Better, the Saga Continues

November 9, 2021 | 2021
MUSICAL CHAIRS & 2021 TAX RATES

Congress is still hammering out provisions of the Build Back Better plan. Some provisions have been modified and other provisions have been removed. The bank reporting of deposits of $600 or more have been changed to $10,000 or more (contacting Congress DOES change things?!). So looking to those things that are already determined … MUSICAL CHAIRS & 2021 TAX RATES

October 13, 2021 | 0
IRS Working with Private Debt Collection Agencies AGAIN!

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If its been more than a year since you paid on or contacted the IRS for that annoying tax debt, the IRS may refer your account to a private debt collection agency. However, the IRS only works with a handful of agencies. Here’s how to know if that collection letter is legitimate: Collection letter comes … IRS Working with Private Debt Collection Agencies AGAIN!

October 5, 2021 | 0
Internal Revenue (But No) Service . . .

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Tried to call the IRS lately? Nobody answers the phone (or so it seems). Return processing is slow. As June 25, 2021, there were approximately 16.7 million 2019 and 2020 tax returns and almost three million amended returns waiting to be processed*. Then there’s the advanced Earned Income Credit and unemployment over payment stimulus … Internal Revenue (But No) Service . . .

September 23, 2021 | 2020
Love Letters & the IRS (Recovery Credit Tax Notices Part II)

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IRS is processing its backlog and is issuing lots of “love letters” otherwise known as Tax Notices. Many of the 2020 Tax year tax notices are for Recovery Credit. For Tax Year 2020, Taxpayers not receiving the the full stimulus amount for both payments ($1200 per adult and/or $500 per child received March -May … Love Letters & the IRS (Recovery Credit Tax Notices Part II)

September 15, 2021 | 2021
Tax Increases and the Slowly Roasted Frog. . .

An old parable indicates that a live frog will consent to being cooked if the heat is slowly increased. Seems that the same principle applies to taxes. Part of the Build Back Better Act of 2021 is being crafted in the House Ways and Means Committee. It’s not law yet, but the provisions discussed … Tax Increases and the Slowly Roasted Frog. . .

August 31, 2021 | 2021
I was Getting a Refund but Got an IRS Bill . . . ?

Been getting a lot of calls for IRS Notices. Most of them seem to be related to the Stimulus Payment or “Recovery Rebate Credit”. The Recovery Rebate is a reconcile. Taxpayers not receiving the full amount of stimulus payment one (Paid out March-May 2020) or Stimulus Payment two (paid out January thru March 2021), can … I was Getting a Refund but Got an IRS Bill . . . ?

July 20, 2021 | 2020
Hidden Treasure: Will Amending 2020 Taxes Provide Additional $$?

YES and NO. The American Rescue Act was passed March 11, 2021. It made an additional refunds available to some Taxpayers. There’s no additional refund (“Hidden Treasure”) available for Taxpayers who filed their 2020 tax return before March 31, 2021 claiming only wages and federal unemployment income. The IRS automatically processes an additional refund for … Hidden Treasure: Will Amending 2020 Taxes Provide Additional $$?

June 4, 2021 | 2020
Where’s My Refund? It’s been 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 12 weeks

Refunds are taking longer this year. Refunds are delayed if the 2020 tax year return: Claims Child Tax Credit. . For children under the age of 17 or a reduced amount for College Students or disabled children. . Refunds are subject to extra scrutiny because of fraud. Earned Income Credit . . . for … Where’s My Refund? It’s been 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 12 weeks

February 2, 2021 | 0
But I CAN’T AFFORD a Tax Preparer

Never fear! The IRS has two programs to assist. For simple tax returns with taxable income under $72,000: IRS provides free tax preparation under the IRS Free file program. Taxpayers are given access to free tax software to file their tax return. Some software does not support local tax returns (e.g. School District or … But I CAN’T AFFORD a Tax Preparer

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November 23, 2021 | 2021
Build Back Better, the Saga Continues

November 9, 2021 | 2021
MUSICAL CHAIRS & 2021 TAX RATES

October 13, 2021 | 0
IRS Working with Private Debt Collection Agencies AGAIN!

October 5, 2021 | 0
Internal Revenue (But No) Service . . .

September 23, 2021 | 2020
Love Letters & the IRS (Recovery Credit Tax Notices Part II)

September 15, 2021 | 2021
Tax Increases and the Slowly Roasted Frog. . .

August 31, 2021 | 2021
I was Getting a Refund but Got an IRS Bill . . . ?

July 20, 2021 | 2020
Hidden Treasure: Will Amending 2020 Taxes Provide Additional $$?

June 4, 2021 | 2020
Where’s My Refund? It’s been 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 12 weeks

February 2, 2021 | 0
But I CAN’T AFFORD a Tax Preparer

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Welcome

My Tax Blog

November 23, 2021 | 2021 Build Back Better, the Saga Continues

November 9, 2021 | 2021 MUSICAL CHAIRS & 2021 TAX RATES

October 13, 2021 | 0 IRS Working with Private Debt Collection Agencies AGAIN!

October 5, 2021 | 0 Internal Revenue (But No) Service . . .

September 23, 2021 | 2020 Love Letters & the IRS (Recovery Credit Tax Notices Part II)

September 15, 2021 | 2021 Tax Increases and the Slowly Roasted Frog. . .

August 31, 2021 | 2021 I was Getting a Refund but Got an IRS Bill . . . ?

July 20, 2021 | 2020 Hidden Treasure: Will Amending 2020 Taxes Provide Additional $$?

June 4, 2021 | 2020 Where’s My Refund? It’s been 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 12 weeks

February 2, 2021 | 0 But I CAN’T AFFORD a Tax Preparer

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November 23, 2021 | 2021
Build Back Better, the Saga Continues

November 9, 2021 | 2021
MUSICAL CHAIRS & 2021 TAX RATES

October 13, 2021 | 0
IRS Working with Private Debt Collection Agencies AGAIN!

October 5, 2021 | 0
Internal Revenue (But No) Service . . .

September 23, 2021 | 2020
Love Letters & the IRS (Recovery Credit Tax Notices Part II)

September 15, 2021 | 2021
Tax Increases and the Slowly Roasted Frog. . .

August 31, 2021 | 2021
I was Getting a Refund but Got an IRS Bill . . . ?

July 20, 2021 | 2020
Hidden Treasure: Will Amending 2020 Taxes Provide Additional $$?

June 4, 2021 | 2020
Where’s My Refund? It’s been 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 12 weeks

February 2, 2021 | 0
But I CAN’T AFFORD a Tax Preparer