It’s holiday shopping season. It’s also the warm-up for tax season. Two quick updates to know this December. Security push this week The IRS and state tax agencies are using early December to promote National Tax Security Awareness Week. The message is simple: thieves...
Two of the most widely used credits — the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) and the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC) — may offer significant opportunities to reduce a client’s federal income tax liability. This article provides an overview of these credits,...
An Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a six-digit number issued by the IRS to safeguard your federal tax return from identity theft and fraud. It ensures that only you, or someone you authorize, can file a tax return using your Social Security Number or Individual...
Summer wedding bells may have just finished ringing, but tax season will be here before you know it. As newlyweds, it’s important to make a few key updates now to ensure a hassle-free tax filing experience next year. Here’s a quick IRS-backed checklist to...
6 Practical Tips for Managing Difficult Tax Clients Tax season can bring out the best—and worst—in your clientele. Stress, deadlines, and complex financial issues may cause some tax customers to act impatient, defensive, or outright combative. As a professional tax...
