Watch Out for Tax Penalties

Most taxpayers don’t intentionally incur tax penalties, but many who are penalized are simply unaware of the penalties or the possible damage they can do to their wallets. As tax season approaches, let’s look at some of the more commonly encountered penalties and how...

Child Tax Credit

For 2021 only, the child tax credit (CTC) increased from $2,000 to $3,000 for each child under age 18, or $3,600 for each child under age 6. Unfortunately, the extra amount ($1,000 or $1,600, respectively) is reduced when income exceeds $150,000 for married taxpayers...

IRS Sends Notices to Taxpayers Who Deferred Tax

The IRS is now sending informational-only CP256V Notices to self-employed individuals and household employers who chose to defer paying the employer’s share of Social Security taxes under the CARES Act. The new notice reminds them that the first installment of...

Advance Child Tax Credit Notice & FAQ

If you have received an Advance Child Tax Credit in 2021, watch your mail in January 2022 when the IRS will begin sending Letter 6419, which details the total amount of advance CTC payments that were disbursed. This letter will be sent to the address the IRS has on...