2021

While most Americans have their eyes firmly on the Christmas holidays, many US retirees have another milestone to consider. While the holidays are the emotional favorite, they shouldn’t let the deadline slip by to make Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from their retirement plans and individual retirement accounts. That deadline is December 31. RMDs are generally…

It’s that time again: time for federal tax return preparers to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs) for the coming year. It’s no time to procrastinate, since 2021 PTINs will expire on Dec. 31. A valid PTIN is required for anyone who prepares—or assists in preparing—a federal tax return for a fee. This requirement…

Taxpayers now know the private firms that could come calling to collect tax debt after September 23, 2021. This latest announcement from the Internal Revenue Service marks the fifth year the agency has used private debt collectors for overdue taxes. Which private collection agencies received a contract from the IRS? The IRS says that three…

It may seem that we just got through with the 2021 income tax season, but there’s already another tax deadline waiting in the wings. The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers who pay estimated taxes about their second-quarter installment deadline: June 15. People generally pay estimated taxes when they have income that isn’t normally subject…

Much like last year, the 2021 filing season has been characterized by challenges. The season started later than usual, tax professionals and taxpayers continue to manage pandemic safety precautions, and guidance is pending for the retroactive tax law changes included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 that President Biden signed into law last…

The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that today—January 15, 2021—is the deadline for making a tax year 2020 fourth quarter estimated tax payment. The goal of the press release is to prevent taxpayers who did not pay enough tax throughout 2020 from owing tax or a penalty during filing season. The IRS says there…

The tax-filing season will be upon us before we know it, so the Internal Revenue Service is urging taxpayers to take actions now to help ensure they can file timely and accurate returns in 2021. Things to consider The IRS says there are some areas that taxpayers should give extra attention before filing. These topics…