Divorce or Separation May Affect Taxes
From the Desk of Michael T. McCormick Divorce or Separation May Affect Taxes Taxpayers who are divorcing or recently divorced need to consider the impact divorce or separation may have [...]
The New Illinois Tax Hike
From the Desk of Michael T. McCormick The New Illinois Tax Hike Illinois budget legislation has been enacted over Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto that increases corporate and personal income tax [...]
The New Illinois Tax Hike
Illinois budget legislation has been enacted over Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto that increases corporate and personal income tax rates, creates an income and personal property replacement tax addback for the [...]
Taxpayer Advocate Service Mid-Year Report to Congress
From the Desk of Lauran L. Stevenson Taxpayer Advocate Service Mid-Year Report to Congress This week’s post will introduce the Fiscal Year Objectives Report to Congress. This report presents a [...]
Form 1099 – Not to be Ignored
From the Desk of Lauran L. Stevenson Form 1099 – Not to be Ignored The difference between a 1099 and a W2 employee is how the monies and information on [...]
New IRS Scam: The IRS Sends Out Alert
From the Desk of Lauran L Stevenson New IRS Scam: The IRS Sends Out Alert On June 15, 2017, the IRS sent out a warning to taxpayers of a new [...]
Getting Your Tax Refund
From the Desk of Lauran L. Stevenson Getting Your Tax Refund Most taxpayers this year have faced longer wait times for refunds than in previous years. This could be due [...]
Quarter 2 Estimated Payment Due Date: June 15, 2017
From the Desk of Lauran L. Stevenson Quarter 2 Estimated Payment Due Date: June 15, 2017 Taxes owed to the IRS must be paid as you earn, either through W2 [...]
Quarter 2 Estimated Payment Due Date: June 15, 2017
From the Desk of Lauran L. Stevenson Quarter 2 Estimated Payment Due Date: June 15, 2017 Taxes owed to the IRS must be paid as you earn, either through W2 [...]
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act: Due Date Has Changed
From the Desk of Lauran L. Stevenson Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act: Due Date Has Changed The Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FBAR) now has a new due date. This year, [...]
The Often-Overlooked Home Office Business Deduction
From the Desk of Lauran L. Stevenson The Often-Overlooked Home Office Business Deduction As part of National Small Business Week (April 30-May 6), the IRS highlighted a series of tips [...]
President Trump’s New Tax Proposal
From the Desk of Michael T. McCormick President Trump’s New Tax Proposal President Trump outlined his new tax proposal on Wednesday that the Administration intends to submit to Congress. “Today [...]