Anthem Admits Being Hacked
UltimateTax loves to share information that can help you help your clients. We want to be more than your professional tax software provider, we want to be your go-to for everything your tax business needs! On Thursday, February 26th Anthem, Inc. Communications sent...
Quick Reference for Tax Professionals ? Medical and Dental Deductions
As a tax professional, sometimes you need an answer right now. At UltimateTax we want to offer your more than professional tax software, we want to help you find solutions. Here is a quick list for you to reference of qualifying medical expenses and treatments for...
More DIY Taxpayers This Year?
As reported by CPA Trendlines , as of February 27, 2015 total tax refunds are down 1.8%, which is 882,000 fewer refunds than this time last year. Tax professionals have submitted 4.4% fewer e-files year over year with just 28,733,000 e-file receipts versus...
Does the Fraud Stem from Intuit TurboTax? Forbes Tax Girl Talks of Scary Possibilities
After I read this article, What If Tax Refund Theft Isn’t Really About Refund Theft? By Forbes Contributor Kelly Phillips Erb also known as TaxGirl, the first thing I did was get my taxes done…from the President of UltimateTax. I know what you’re thinking – yes,...
800,000 Incorrect Tax Statements
The 1095-A is the tax statement in question and anyone who purchased a health care plan through the Marketplace will receive one. Included in this tax statement is the amount paid in monthly premiums, which is where the mistake was made. Some of the premiums figured...
Scam Targets Tax Preparers
The IRS has issued a warning to alert tax preparers about fraudulent emails that are being sent to target tax preparers specifically. The email asks you to update your e-Services information and the links included are to a phishing scam which will capture your...
Using The Return Query For Up To Date Return Info
Checking the status of any return is very easy to accomplish. Below are the steps in the program to ensure your statuses are up to date and correct. Inside the program – please go to Communications >> Get Acks & Updates or Click the “Get Acks & Updates”...
2015 ? American Opportunity Credits ? DELAYED
From our inside sources we are hearing that the IRS will be holding refunds with the American Opportunity Tax Credit. The word is that the IRS is going to wait till mid May so they can verify the information on the 1098-T form with with institution. This day and age...