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Month: October 2020

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Here’s what taxpayers need to know about their right to finality

Taxpayers interacting with the IRS have the right to finality. This is especially for taxpayers who are being audited. This is one of ten basic rights —collectively known as the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. For taxpayers who are in the process of an audit, here’s what they should know about the right to finality: Taxpayers have …

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People Experiencing Homelessness May Qualify For An Economic Impact Payment

People Experiencing Homelessness May Qualify For An Economic Impact Payment People experiencing homelessness may be eligible for a $1,200 Economic Impact Payment and $500 for each qualifying child under age 17. To get this payment, they must register with the IRS by Saturday, November 21, 2020. If someone’s income is below $12,200, or $24,400 if they’re …

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An Overview Of Excise Tax

An Overview Of Excise Tax In general, an excise tax is a tax is imposed on the sale of specific goods or services, or on certain uses. Federal excise tax is usually imposed on the sale of things like fuel, airline tickets, heavy trucks and highway tractors, indoor tanning, tires, tobacco and other goods and …

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Business owners should visit IRS.gov for help with tax actions when closing a business

Business owners should visit IRS.gov for help with tax actions when closing a business Closing a business is always a difficult decision regardless of the circumstances. With this in mind, the IRS redesigned the closing of a business page of IRS.gov to help business owners navigate the federal tax steps when closing a business. Small businesses and …

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Closing a Business

Closing a Business Get COVID-19 Tax Relief Before you close your business, find out if tax relief can help you stay open. Get information on coronavirus relief for businesses. Use the COVID-19 Business Tax Relief Tool to see if you qualify for special business tax credits. Closing your business can be a difficult and challenging task. The IRS has …

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Here’s how to get the status of an Economic Impact Payment

Here’s how to get the status of an Economic Impact Payment Eligible individuals can visit IRS.gov and use the Get My Payment tool to find out the status of their Economic Impact Payment. This tool will show if a payment has been issued and whether the payment was direct deposited or sent by mail. In certain situations, …

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Terms to help taxpayers better understand Individual Retirement Arrangements

Terms to help taxpayers better understand Individual Retirement Arrangements Many taxpayers may have heard of Individual Retirement Arrangements or IRAs, but some don’t know how IRAs help them save for retirement. People can set up an IRA with a bank or other financial institution, a life insurance company, a mutual fund, or a stockbroker. Here’s a list …

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Taxpayers should know and understand their correct filing status

Taxpayers should know and understand their correct filing status Taxpayers need to know their correct filing status and be familiar with each option. Generally, the taxpayer’s filing status depends on whether they are single or married on Dec. 31 and that determines their status for the whole year. However, more than one filing status may apply in …

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