IRS YouTube Videos: Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) – English | Spanish WASHINGTON — Nearly 2 million Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) are set to expire at the end of 2019 as the Internal Revenue Service continues to urge affected taxpayers to submit their renewal applications early to avoid refund delays next year. “We urge taxpayers with expiring ITINs to take action and renew the number as soon as possible. […]

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 enough is being taken out of their paychecks or other income to cover the tax owed. Here are some things taxpayers should know about withholding and why checking it is important: […]

The IRS is committed to ensuring taxpayers pay no more than the correct amount of tax owed. Taxpayers have the right to pay only the amount of tax legally due, including interest and penalties, and to have the IRS apply all tax payments properly. This is one of 10 basic rights known collectively as the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Here are some important things taxpayers should know about their right […]

Small business owners may qualify for a home office deduction that will help them save money on their taxes, and benefit their bottom line. Taxpayers can take this deduction if they use a portion of their home exclusively, and on a regular basis, for any of the following: As the taxpayer’s main place of business. As a place of business where the taxpayer meets patients, clients or customers. The taxpayer […]

By Linda Ray  Maintaining high ethical standards is paramount in the world of accounting.. There is no room for error, sloppiness or questionable conduct when it comes to managing other people’s money. As an account, it is critical to hold yourself to a high ethical standard so your work will be beyond reproach. You can choose from a number of ethical conduct codes created for the accounting industry. Honesty Integrity […]

As taxpayers are completing their 2018 tax returns this year, they must complete the lines related to health care. For tax year 2018, the IRS will not consider a return complete and accurate if individuals do not do one of the following on their return: Report full-year health coverage Claim a coverage exemption Report and make a shared responsibility payment for everyone on the tax return The law continues to […]

The 2018 Form 1040 replaces prior year Forms 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ. The 2018 Form 1040 uses a building-block approach that allows individuals to file only the schedules they need with their federal tax return. Many people will only need to file Form 1040 and no schedules. Electronic filers may not notice these changes as the tax software will automatically use their responses to complete the Form 1040 and any […]

The December 2017 Tax reform legislation affects almost every taxpayer. The IRS is working closely with partners in the tax return preparation and tax software industries to prepare for tax reform affecting tax year 2018. This ongoing collaboration ensures that taxpayers can continue to rely on the IRS, tax professionals and tax software programs when it’s time to file their returns. As people prepare to file their 2018 tax returns […]

Last year’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made significant changes to the tax law that affect small businesses. The IRS posted two new resources on IRS.gov to help taxpayers understand how these changes affect their bottom line. Here are some details about these resources: New publication: Tax reform: What’s new for your business This electronic publication covers many of the TCJA provisions that are important for small and medium-sized businesses, […]

(All individual tax changes expire on December 31, 2025) (Final regulations to be issued by United States Treasury Department)     Current Tax Law New Tax Law Personal tax rates Seven tax brackets: 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, 35%, 39.6% Seven tax brackets: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, 37%; 35% bracket starts at $200,000 (single)/$400,000 (married) of taxable income and 37% bracket starts at $500,000 (single)/$600,000 (married) Personal long-term […]