Tip Areas Hit By Scam Calls

Tip Areas Hit By Scam Calls

Nov 26, 2014

Even if the caller ID shows the call is from the Internal Revenue Service, don’t believe it! These con artists that are targeting innocent taxpayers have spoofed the IRS phone numbers which can actually be routed from anywhere in the US. The crooks will either call...
Clarification from IRS on Mass Transit Passes

Clarification from IRS on Mass Transit Passes

Nov 26, 2014

The Internal Revenue Service has released a new revenue ruling on mass transit passes provided as fringe benefits to employees, how they are paid for and/or reimbursed. Reveue Ruling changes what the IRS’s earlier guidance on employee qualified transportation...
IRS 1040 E-File Shutdown/Cutover Schedule

IRS 1040 E-File Shutdown/Cutover Schedule

Nov 12, 2014

The shutdown is coming earlier this year in order to make preparations for reprogramming the 2015 tax season. Note that acknowledgments may be delayed slightly, so you will want to watch these dates to make sure you receive them before they are no longer available....
Possible Delay to Tax Season Looms

Possible Delay to Tax Season Looms

Oct 24, 2014

Oh no, not another possible delay coming for the 2015 tax year. The IRS commissioner John Koskinen has warned congress that if they don’t make decisions on how to proceed with more than 50 expired tax provisions there could be a delay the soon to come tax season, as...
It’s PTIN Time!

It’s PTIN Time!

Oct 24, 2014

The IRS has announced that you can now renew and apply for your 2015 Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN)! You may login to the IRS Online System here and renew, apply or update your current account information. Will also have the ability to receive alerts from...