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Family business tax considerations
Some of the world's largest companies are family owned. Yes, we're looking at you, Walmart. But the real backbone of every community is its locally owned and operated businesses. Although they are much smaller, these owners face many of the same challenges as do corporate behemoths that are run by…
Tax tips for first-time filers
The Internal Revenue Service receives tax returns from millions of Americans each year. They're all first-time filers. Whether you are a first-time or experienced taxpayer, dealing with the IRS can be intimidating. For newbies, the task also can be overwhelming. But it doesn't have to be. These eight steps can…
Reasons to file a tax return even if you don’t have to
In 2019, the Internal Revenue Service received nearly 156 million tax returns. Then came the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, the number of 1040s filed hit 169.7 million. 2021 saw 169.1 million returns sent to the IRS, and 2022 saw 164.3 returns sent. During 2020-2022, the IRS most likely increased advance…
Get Ready For 2023
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers to take important actions this month to help them file their 2022 federal tax returns. This is the second in a series of reminders to help taxpayers get ready for the upcoming tax filing season. A ”Get Ready” page, updated and available on…
Child Tax Credit 2021: How to Get Monthly Payments if You Don’t File Tax Returns
On July 15, the IRS will start sending monthly child tax credit payments to eligible American parents. If you qualify, the total amount of monthly payments you receive from July to December 2021 will equal 50% of the child tax credit you would otherwise get when you file your 2021 tax…
President Biden’s $3,600 Child Tax Credit Through 2025
Families are getting a bigger and better child tax credit for 2021. And, if President Biden gets his way, most of the credit enhancements will continue to be available for several more years while full refundability of the credit will be permanent. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, which was…
Monthly Payments of the 2021 Child Tax Credit Will Begin in July
After doubts about whether it was up to the task, the IRS says it's on schedule to start sending monthly child tax credit payments this summer. The American Rescue Plan offers American families a bigger and better child tax credit for 2021. For this year only, the credit amount for…
