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How Much Can Taxpayers Rely on IRS? Acting IRS Chief Counsel William M. Paul said at the NYU conference recently, "IRS is comfortable with the view that if a taxpayer relies in good faith on an FAQ and that reliance is reasonable under all the facts and circumstances,...
Everyone who has ever run a small business knows that it is a risky proposition, but the risk should be to the business, not to the individuals involved. To that end, one of the most important things to consider when forming a business is how to shield the owners from...
The IRS is resuming certain collection and enforcement processes that were suspended since April 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. On June 15, 2021, the IRS began following up with taxpayers who have failed to respond to prior balance due notices. Balance due...
Form 5471 Substantial Compliance Penalties Failure to file information required by section 6038(a) (Form 5471 and Schedule M) Failing to timely and accurately file Form 5471 may result in civil and criminal penalties, a reduction to foreign tax credit and the...
Creating and maintaining a happy marriage is complicated. But, divorce is also complicated, and one thing that some do not think about is the tax implications of a divorce. These should be discussed as part of the divorce. General tax implications Of course, tax...
Employers to Defer WH Tax DEPOSITS(Notice 2020-65, 2020-38 IRB 1). Employees who earned less than $4,000 in wages every two weeks between 9/1/20 and 12/31/20 are able to use this deferral. With this deferral, the employer is required to pay all applicable taxes...
For years, ENERGY STAR appliances have been a worthwhile investment for homeowners. Many Maryland residents have wanted to invest in new appliances that not only work better, but also run more efficiently. These unique appliances are designed to use less energy while...
IRS Small Business/Self-Employed Division (SB/SE) temporarily modifies levy procedures for Paycheck Protection Program loans whereby employees are to (1) if the taxpayer secured a PPP loan, the amount; and (2) where and when the funds were deposited. Further, SB/SE...
It is reasonable for many people to think that bankruptcy is not an option to resolve federal tax debt, but in certain cases, the debt may be dischargeable after certain conditions have been met. To determine eligibility, you must consider both the type of tax at...
Recent COVID tax legislation has led to changes in the 1040 and 1040-SR instructions for the 2020 tax year. The new draft has recently been released by the IRS, incorporating the changes from the CAA, 2021. Among the changes is new information regarding the handling...
