Social Security, a cornerstone of America’s safety net, has been providing financial support to millions of retirees, disabled individuals, and surviving family members for decades. However, as our society undergoes demographic shifts and economic challenges, it has become increasingly evident that the […]
Many Erroneous CP14s Have Been Issued – Here’s What You Need to Know
IRS Notice CP14 is sent to taxpayers to inform them of an outstanding balance on their federal tax account. It serves as a bill for unpaid taxes. It includes details such as the amount owed, accrued interest, and any penalties incurred. While […]
The 1099-K Reporting Threshold Is Delayed – Now What?
In December 2022, the IRS announced that the new reporting thresholds for Form 1099-K have been delayed. The new thresholds are part of the American Rescue Plan of 2021, which will require Form 1099-K to be issued by well-known third-party settlement organizations […]
IRS Interest Rate Increases for Q1 of 2023
While the Fed continues to increase interest rates, other entities are adjusting their own rates accordingly, the IRS included. In fact, the first quarter of 2023 has already seen an IRS interest rate increase that took effect January 1, 2023. Here’s what […]
An Update on Fed Rate Hikes
American households have been feeling the full effects of inflation all year with rates at their highest since early 2008. To support a healthy U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve, also known as the Fed, has raised its federal funds rate. Put simply, […]
Biden Announces Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
President Biden has announced his three-part student loan forgiveness plan that aims to provide relief to student loan borrowers, especially those belonging to low– and mid-income levels. Part I: Student Loan Forgiveness for Eligible Borrowers Borrowers with individual incomes less than $125,000, […]
Inflation Reduction Act Part IV: More Audits, More Tax Collection
We know that an increased budget for enforcement will lead to more audits. More audits mean more tax collection. The question that remains to be answered is exactly how much federal tax revenue the IRS expects to collect with the new Inflation […]
Inflation Reduction Act Part III: More Auditors, More Audits
More than half of the $80 billion Inflation Reduction Act will be spent on IRS enforcement. This specifically means collecting back taxes, conducting criminal investigations, monitoring digital assets, obtaining legal support and hiring thousands of new IRS auditors. How many auditors will […]
Inflation Reduction Act Part II: IRS Spending
Between the inflation, the pandemic, and the Inflation Reduction Act, now is a scary time to owe back taxes. The bill has passed, granting the IRS $80 billion dollars in funds for their activity. Consequently, we’re expecting a massive increase in the […]
Inflation Reduction Act Part I: What is it?
From a pandemic to inflation, American taxpayers haven’t been able to catch a break since 2020. To combat the current state of the economy, Senate has passed a new bill with a ten-year plan. The Inflation Reduction Act is being sent to […]