Tax

NEW IRS DUE DATES FOR 2016 FORMS W-2 & 1099

In an effort to reduce fraud the IRS has changed the deadline for the filing of Forms W-2 and Form 1099. The IRS now requires that Forms W-2 and 1099 be provided to recipients and filed with the IRS or Social Security Administration, by January 31st.  In the past the January 31st deadline only applied Read More…

PHONY IRS NOTICES & OTHER SCAMS

Unfortunately in this internet age, it has become easier for fraudsters to communicate fake IRS letters and other fake IRS communication to innocent taxpayers.   Our office is receiving an increasing number of calls from clients, inquiring if the phone call they received from “the IRS” are legitimate.   The latest scam that taxpayers are receiving is Read More…

TAX TIDBIT: IRS 1ST TIME PENALTY ABATEMENT

The IRS Tax Code provides numerous penalties that can be assessed against both individual and business filers.  These tax filings can range from income tax, payroll tax, excise tax or informational returns. By being aware of the filing and depository requirements, you can reduce your risk of being assessed an IRS penalty.  However, IRS penalty Read More…

TAX TIDBIT: NEW DOL OVERTIME RULES

On May 18th, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released new rules regarding the requirement for overtime pay for white collared salaried employees who do not primarily perform executive, administrative, or professional duties.  Prior to this new ruling, such employees who made more than $23,660 per year ($455 per week) were not entitled to time-and-a-half Read More…

TAX TIDBIT: WORKPLACE WELLNESS TAX RAMIFICATIONS

Workplace wellness programs, if implemented correctly, will promote healthy lifestyles for the employees and thereby reduce certain health costs to the employer. Under the Internal Revenue Code, there are tax advantages for both the employer and the employee for various types of workplace wellness programs.  If the program is structured correctly, the benefit will be Read More…

TAX TIDBIT: TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS – UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME

There are numerous organizations in this area that have received Federal tax-exempt status from the IRS. The most common of these are Section 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. There are other types of Section 501(c) organizations, such as social clubs and chambers of commerce. Both types of tax-exempt organizations must file an annual Form 990 to show Read More…