2019 Basics & Beyond Tax Blast- December 2019
Happy Holidays! As we approach the end of the year, Basic and Beyond, our staff and instructors thank you all, for your support of our programs this year. We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to serving you in 2020. Our December Newsletter is filled with up to date information […]
Basics & Beyond Tax Flash November 2019
November 2019 Issues The newsletter is extra-long this month, a lot is happening as we approach a new filing season in 2020. We have been requested to discuss the New Form W-4 more in depth. We have discussed some of the changes in previous newsletters. It immediately became evident that in order to address your […]
Basics & Beyond Tax Flash October 2019
October 2019 Issues Issue 1: 2019 Tax Season Cut-Off Dates for E-File Form 1040 Last date for transmitting returns on extension from Form 4868 – October 15, 2019 Last date for re-transmitting rejected late or returns on extension from Form 4868 – October 20, 2019 Issue 2: Error in Calculation on Schedule Tax Worksheet for […]
2019 Basics & Beyond Tax Blast- September 2019
Issue 1: Individuals with Significant Tax Debt Should Act Promptly to Avoid Revocation of Passports Clients should resolve their significant tax debts to avoid putting their passports in jeopardy. They should contact the IRS now to avoid delays in their travel plans later. Under the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, the IRS notifies the […]
Basics & Beyond TAX Flash June 2019
Guidance has slowed down considerably over the last few weeks. We are still expecting additional guidance on QBI and its effect on cooperatives, and IRS announced future proposed regulations to clarify certain aspects of the centralized partnership audit regime. The IRS released the Data Book for 2018 showing range of tax data including audits, collection […]
Basics & Beyond TAX Flash May 2019
After working for the IRS for 27 years, we would all prepare for the three seasons; tax season, notice season and education season. Audits happen all year long and most of IRS education takes place, when there is a budget, throughout the year. As for us the tax professional, most education begins in June and […]
Basics & Beyond TAX Flash April 2019
Key Issues for Practitioners We are now knee deep in the middle of tax season. As of this writing, we are unsure how fast refunds are being issued and how far behind IRS is with correspondence. Many requests came in to discuss some key issues related to the Qualified Business Income Deduction. For those who […]
Basics & Beyond TAX Flash March 2019
Key Issues for Practitioners We are now knee deep in the middle of tax season. As of this writing, we are unsure how fast refunds are being issued and how far behind IRS is with correspondence. Many requests came in to discuss some key issues related to the Qualified Business Income Deduction. For those who […]
Basics & Beyond TAX Flash February 2019
Key Issues for Practitioners Welcome to the first Tax Flash, something new to keep you informed during tax season and throughout the year. We will pick up key issues, reminders and other bits and pieces that may help ease the stress we are all facing with the “special” season. Though IRS states that the government […]
