It should come as no surprise that many taxpayers are struggling to pay their taxes. In fact, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, over 11,000,000 taxpayers owe back taxes to the IRS. During the first phase of the pandemic, the IRS put a temporary halt to most of its collection efforts. A big help. However, a while ago the IRS started ramping up its collection efforts again … [Read more...]
Good News If Your PPP Loan Is for $50,000 or Less
Thinking of applying for your Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) loan forgiveness? Then here’s some good news for you… If your PPP loan takes your employees into account andYour PPP loan was for $50,000 or less… … your loan-forgiveness account may have increased by 100% even though you reduced employee pay or headcount. What’s more, this new Small Business … [Read more...]
Tax Considerations When a Loved One Passes Away (Part 1)
When a loved one passes away and the painful grieving process begins, the last thing on your mind are taxes and complicated financial matters. But these things are tremendously important, and as soon as possible you’ll need to attend to them. That’s why, starting with this issue, the Tax Reduction Letter is beginning a three-part series designed to help executors perform … [Read more...]
Refresher on Tax-Smart College Savings Strategies for Parents
You already know that college is expensive. But only when you start writing checks to cover your youngster’s college bills, do you really start feeling the terrible pain. How much pain? Well, the average cost of college tuition, fees, and room and board was recently running at $32,500.If your son or daughter is heading to a private, non-profit four-year college, you’ll … [Read more...]
Use the IRS Safe-Harbor Tax Relief for Ponzi Scheme Losses
A good Ponzi scheme can be hard to detect. For example, the schemer may pay 10% interest when the going rate is 5%. But the Ponzi swindler pays the victim’s 10 percent with money collected from other victims. It’s a house of cards that ultimately fails as Bernie Madoff can attest. Victims can lose their entire investments. Why is the Tax Reduction Letterinterested in … [Read more...]