Recent Tax Updates
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Tax Updates 2021
Federal Tax Filing and Other Deadlines Extended for IndividualsMarch 30, 2021
Nontaxable Portion of Unemployment CompensationMarch 19, 2021
Third Round of Economic Stimulus PaymentsMarch 15, 2021
Change to Child Tax Credit for Tax Year 2021 under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021March 11, 2021
New Option for Submitting Forms 2848 and 8821 Online to IRSMarch 3, 2021
Self-Employed and Credit for Sick and Family Leave for Tax Year 2020February 24, 2021
Individual IRS Online AccountFebruary 17, 2021
IRS Guidance on Identity Theft of Unemployment BenefitsFebruary 9, 2021
Tax Year 2020 State Health Insurance MandatesFebruary 4, 2021
2020 Federal Recovery Rebate CreditJanuary 26, 2021
IRS Identity Protection PIN is Now Open to All TaxpayersJanuary 21, 2021
Processing Delays for Certain Federal Returns this Filing SeasonJanuary 20, 2021
Additional 2020 Federal Individual Tax Law ChangesJanuary 11, 2021
Additional Information on the 2nd Economic Impact (Stimulus) PaymentJanuary 04, 2021
Second Economic Stimulus Payment (Economic Impact Payment)January 04, 2021
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Tax Updates 2020
2020 National Security Awareness Tips for Upcoming 2021 Filing SeasonDecember 18, 2020
2020 Tax Law Changes for Individual ReturnsDecember 3, 2020
Federal Extender Provisions still in effect for 2020November 11, 2020
2021 PTIN Renewal is Now UnderwayOctober 21, 2020
Updated Publication 1345 is now availableOctober 6, 2020
Last Round of ITINs will expire at end of 2020September 15, 2020
Update on IRS Efforts to Fight Tax Identity TheftAugust 12, 2020
Reminder: Filing Deadline is July 15July 7, 2020
Reminders of Filing Deadlines for 2019 Returns and 2020 2nd Estimated PaymentJune 8, 2020
SECURE Act Retirement Account ChangesJune 2, 2020
CARES Act Tax ProvisionsMay 7, 2020
Additional Things to Know About the Economic Impact (Stimulus) PaymentApril 22, 2020
IRS Launches “Get My Payment” Online ToolApril 16, 2020
IRS Extends 2nd Estimated Payment and Additional Tax DeadlinesApril 10, 2020
Filing a “Simple” Return to Receive the Economic Impact PaymentApril 8, 2020
IRS Filing and Payment Deadline FAQsMarch 25, 2020
Rental Property and the Qualified Business Income DeductionMarch 3, 2020
IRS Identity Theft ResourcesFebruary 19, 2020
Kiddie Tax Change and Form 8615February 12, 2020
IRS Expands Their Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) ProgramJanuary 23, 2020
2019 Federal Return and the Affordable Care ActJanuary 3, 2020
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Tax Updates 2019
2020 PTIN Renewal is Now UnderwayOctober 28, 2019
Taxpayer First ActOctober 11, 2019
2019 Changes to Form 1040, Associated Schedules and New Form 1040SRSeptember 5, 2019
IRS Accepting Renewal Applications for Expiring ITINsAugust 7, 2019
Tax Preparer Security AwarenessJune 19, 2019
2019 Federal Tax ChangesApril 24, 2019
When a Rental Activity Can Be Included as Qualified Business IncomeMarch 19, 2019
Safe Harbor Rule for Autos that Claim Bonus DepreciationFebruary 27, 2019
2018 Federal Return and Taxpayer ExpectationsJanuary 30, 2019
Reminder of 2018 Itemized Deduction ChangesJanuary 16, 2019
Qualified Business Income Deduction (20% Deduction for Certain Pass-Through Income)January 9, 2019
Reminder of Form 1040 RedesignJanuary 2, 2019
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Tax Updates 2018
Important Reminders for the Upcoming 2019 Filing SeasonNovember 28, 2018
2018 Changes to Form 8867 (Preparer Due Diligence Checklist)November 9, 2018
2018 Depreciation ChangesOctober 18, 2018
2018 Tax Law Changes that are Directly Reported on Form 1040October 3, 2018
IRS Tax Transcripts ChangesSeptember 27, 2018
Revised 2018 Schedule A due to Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Changes to Itemized DeductionsAugust 29, 2018
2018 Expansion of Preparer Due Diligence RequirementsAugust 8, 2018
IRS Accepting Renewal Applications for ITINs Expiring at End of 2018July 25, 2018
IRS Tax Security 101 Campaign for PreparersJuly 18, 2018
Form 1040 RedesignJuly 11, 2018
Recent Scams Targeting Preparers and Taxpayers to be Aware OfJune 6, 2018
Reminder that this Year's April Filing Deadline is April 17April 4, 2018
2018 Standard Deduction Amounts, Mileage Rates and Itemized Deduction ChangesMarch 27, 2018
Bipartisan Budget Act Extended the Expired Extender Provisions and Included Tax Relief for Victims of the California WildfiresFeb 15, 2018
Useful IRS Webpages for This Filing SeasonFeb 14, 2018
2018 Individual Estimated Payments and the Tax Cuts and Jobs ActFeb 7, 2018
2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Changes to be Aware ofFeb 2, 2018
Two New Provisions to be Aware of for 2018Jan 24, 2018
Things to be Aware of for the Upcoming 2018 Filing SeasonJan 3, 2018
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Tax Updates 2017
Reminder – Affordable Care Act for Tax Year 2017 ReturnsDec 28, 2017
Reminder of the Federal Refund Delay for Upcoming 2018 Filing SeasonDec 13, 2017
Preparer Due Diligence Requirement Expansion ReminderNov 30, 2017
PTIN Renewal and Last Day to File a Return ElectronicallyNov 13, 2017
Hurricane Relief Tax Law ChangesNov 1, 2017
Important Upcoming IRS Update to e-Services AccountsOct 10, 2017
Tax and Financial Relief Options for Flood VictimsSept 5, 2017
Warning to Tax Preparers of New Phishing Scam that is Attempt to Steal PasswordsAug 8, 2017
IRS Security Summit Launches “Don’t Take the Bait” Education Campaign Aimed at Tax PreparersAug 1, 2017
IRS Announces Which ITINs Will Be Expiring at End of 2017 and That They Are Now Accepting Renewal ApplicationsJuly 27, 2017
IRS Use of Private Debt Collection AgenciesJune 20, 2017
Expired Individual Federal Tax ProvisionsMay 10, 2017
Reminder to Watch for Phishing Email SchemesMarch 22, 2017
IRS Identity Verification LettersMarch 1, 2017
Additional Reminders for this Filing SeasonFebruary 16, 2017
Useful IRS WebpagesFebruary 1, 2017
Reminder of the Federal Refund Delays and Expansion of Preparer Due Diligence RequirementsJanuary 11, 2017
Expiring ITINs and Tax Scams Aimed at Tax PreparersJanuary 6, 2017
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Tax Updates 2016
Affordable Care Act Reminders for Tax Year 2016 ReturnsDecember 13, 2016
Federal Tax Law Changes that will Affect 2016 Federal ReturnsDecember 7, 2016
IRS, Tax Industry, and States Expand Identity Safeguards for 2017 Filing SeasonNovember 16, 2016
IRS Due Diligence Compliance Efforts for Tax Returns Claiming EITC, Child Tax Credit, and American Opportunity Education Credit for 2017 Tax SeasonOctober 13, 2016
Important Upcoming Changes to How Individuals will Access IRS E-Services AccountsOctober 5, 2016
Revised Form 8867 and the Expansion of Preparer Due Diligence RequirementsSeptember 21, 2016
Who Has to Renew Their ITIN and How They Can Renew ItAugust 4, 2016
IRS Launches New Identity Theft and Security Awareness Campaign for Tax PreparersJuly 14, 2016
IRS, Industry, and States Continue Their Collaborative Effort to Fight Tax Identity TheftJuly 7, 2016
IRS Relaunches Get Transcript Online ApplicationJune 22, 2016
Additional Federal Tax Law Changes Not Included in the PATH ActMay 19, 2016
2016 Changes to EITC, Child Tax and Education Credit, and 2017 Filing Season Refund Delays for Returns with EITCApril 20, 2016
Filing Deadline for Tax Year 2015 is April 18April 6, 2016
Changes to IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) Expiration RulesMarch 16, 2016
IRS Temporarily Suspends their Identity Protection PIN ToolMarch 8, 2016
IRS Reports E-Mail Phishing Schemes are On the RiseMarch 3, 2016
Identity Theft – Information on Attempted Attack on IRS E-File PIN Application and IRS/FTC Resources on ID TheftFebruary 18, 2016
Federal Marketplace Special 2016 Enrollment Period for Individuals without Marketplace Insurance Due to Failure to File a 2014 Federal Return and ReconcileFebruary 11, 2016
Delay of State Refunds Due to State Tax Identity Theft PreventionFebruary 10, 2016
Additional State Requests/Actions and the IRS IP PIN for the 2016 Filing SeasonJanuary 14, 2016
Affordable Care Act – New Information Forms and How the ACA Relates to the Federal Tax ReturnJanuary 6, 2016
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Tax Updates 2015
Details of the 2015 Tax Extender Legislation Passed by CongressDecember 21, 2015
Form 1095-A, Health Care Exemptions, and Individual Shared Responsibility Payment (Penalty) for 2015December 16, 2015
Additional Affordable Care Act Related Information Returns that Individuals May Receive for Health Care Coverage for 2015December 9, 2015
IRS, States, and Tax Industry Announce New Steps to Help Public Protect Personal Data in order to Prevent Tax Identity TheftNovember 19, 2015
Changes to Limited Practice Rights for Unenrolled Tax Preparers and the IRS Annual Filing Season ProgramNovember 12, 2015
Time to Renew Your PTIN for 2016, PTIN Fee ReducedNovember 3, 2015
ACA Marketplace 2016 Open Enrollment and 2015 Individual Shared Responsibility Payment (Penalty)October 22, 2015
New My Retirement (myRA) Accounts Offered by TreasurySeptember 30, 2015
What States are doing to Combat Tax Identity TheftSeptember 23, 2015
Reminder of Employer Reporting and Penalty Provisions Under the Affordable Care ActSeptember 2, 2015
Taxpayers who received an advance premium tax credit (subsidy) in 2014 and have not filed a 2014 federal returnAugust 26, 2015
Status of Federal Extender Tax Provisions that Expired at End of 2014August 5, 2015
Tax Identity Theft Change and GrowthJuly 22, 2015
Voluntary Continuing Education Program for Unenrolled Tax Return PreparersJuly 16, 2015
New Tax Benefit for the Disabled - ABLE AccountsJuly 8, 2015
Supreme Court Upholds the Affordable Care Act Subsidies for Federal MarketplaceJune 26, 2015
IRS, Industry, and State Security Summit and Collaborative Effort to Fight Identity TheftJune 17, 2015
Affordable Care Act Information Reporting for Businesses with 50 or more EmployeesJune 10, 2015
April 15 Filing Deadline RemindersApril 13, 2015
Reminder of Recently Introduced Helpful Online Tools for IndividualsApril 8, 2015
New IRS Publication 974 (Premium Tax Credit)March 4, 2015
2014 Health Care Coverage Exemptions, How to Apply for One, and New Exemption Lookup ToolFebruary 26, 2015
Special Federal Marketplace Enrollment Period and Corrected Form 1095-AFebruary 23, 2015
Individuals Who Opted to Not Take Advance Premium Tax Credit and Form 1095-A (Health Insurance Marketplace Statement)February 10, 2015
What to Do if a Taxpayer Loses or Did Not Receive Form 1095-AJanuary 21, 2015
Affordable Care Act and the 2014 Federal ReturnJanuary 14, 2015
Reminders for Upcoming 2015 Filing SeasonJanuary 7, 2015
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Tax Updates 2014
IRS Announces Start Dates for 2015 Filing SeasonDecember 29, 2014
IRS Announces Start Dates for 2015 Filing SeasonDecember 29, 2014
Federal Tax Provisions Extended for One YearDecember 17, 2014
Additional Tax (Penalty) for Not Having Health Insurance for 2014December 3, 2014
Individual’s 2014 Federal Return and the Affordable Care ActNovember 19, 2014
2015 Employer Shared Responsibility Payment (Penalty) Under the Affordable Care ActOctober 29, 2014
Reminder to Renew Your PTIN for 2015October 22, 2014
Update on Expired Federal Tax ProvisionsOctober 1, 2014
Health Insurance Exemptions and New Form 8965September 17, 2014
Form 8962 (Premium Tax Credit) and Related Form 1095-A (Health Insurance Marketplace Statement)September 5, 2014
Update on New IRS Voluntary Program for Unenrolled Tax Return PreparersJuly 23, 2014
IRS to Limit the Number of Direct Deposit Refunds into Single AccountJuly 9, 2014
IRS Announces New Voluntary Program for Tax Return PreparersJune 27, 2014
Changes to Small Business Health Care Tax CreditJune 11, 2014
Qualifying Exemptions from the Requirement to have Health Insurance for 2014May 7, 2014
Change in Income or Family Size During 2014 and the Advanced Premium Tax Credit (Subsidy)April 30, 2014
Federal Tax Provisions Not Applicable for 2014 Tax ReturnsApril 23, 2014
April 15 Tax Return and Filing Deadline RemindersApril 9, 2014
Small Business Tax and Health Care Reminders for the 2014 Tax SeasonMarch 26, 2014
IRS Health Care Tax Tips and Reminder about the Premium Tax Credit for 2014 ReturnsMarch 5, 2014
Federal Appeals Court Rules Against IRS on Regulation of Tax Return PreparersFebruary 19, 2014
Additional Tax (Penalty) for Not Having Health Insurance for 2014February 12, 2014
New IRS Get Transcript Online Tool and Reminders of Other Useful IRS ToolsJanuary 29, 2014
Change to IRS Help Line for 2014 Filing SeasonJanuary 22, 2014
Changes to the IRS Identity Protection PIN Program for the 2014 Filing SeasonJanuary 16, 2014
Reminders for Upcoming 2014 Filing SeasonJanuary 8, 2014
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Tax Updates 2013
