Tax News

Get Ready for Tax Benefits and Direct Payments from the American Rescue Plan Act

March 15, 2021

On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act became law, and this $1.9 trillion relief package has several components that put money right into the hands of… Read More

IRS People First Initiative: Helping Struggling Taxpayers Details

March 31, 2020

As efforts to flatten the contagion curve of coronavirus close businesses and schools across the country, many people are watching their paychecks disappear, their investments fall, and their… Read More

Private Collection Agencies to Now Handle IRS Direct Debit Payment Plans

October 9, 2019

Which Collection Agencies Can Accept Direct Debits? At the time of writing, the IRS only works with four collection agencies: CBE, Performant, Pioneer, and ConServe. If a bill… Read More

Why Do We Pay Taxes? Types of Taxes & Where They Go

August 19, 2019

Why do people have to pay taxes? What does the government do with that money? If you've ever asked questions like this, you are not alone. When many… Read More

Why Are Tax Refunds Lower This Year? Spoiler Alert: Most People Actually Owe Less Tax

May 10, 2019

Why is my tax refund smaller than last year? On social media, thousands of users are posting this question, and their concerns are well-founded — tax refunds for… Read More

Sales Tax Implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Wayfair Decision

July 6, 2018

The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in South Dakota vs. Wayfair has opened the door for states to collect sales tax from online retailers who conduct business—but don’t… Read More

The Final Tax Bill Reduces the Estate Tax

May 16, 2018

If you're worried about the estate tax, the recent or final tax bill reduces the estate tax. The estate tax exemption has been doubled, helping thousands of American… Read More

IRS Tax Levies, Seizures, & Liens Fall With Audits At 10+ Year Low in 2017

April 3, 2018

The IRS yesterday released the 2017 IRS Databook. It provides an overview of the IRS's activities over the past fiscal year. In other words, it includes activities from… Read More

Key Details You Should Know About the Trump Tax Plan

December 26, 2017

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (aka Trump Tax Plan) will be a game changer for corporations; the elimination of the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) and consolidation of… Read More

What’s Really at Stake if the Proposed Estate Tax Is Repealed?

December 18, 2017

Tax reform is coming, and it could happen very soon now that GOP lawmakers in both the House and Senate have agreed upon a reform plan. Depending on… Read More