A man who did not file tax returns for 8 year in a row pleaded guilty before a Federal District Court Judge to evading his income taxes and now must serve 57 months in jail. As reported by the Department Of Justice in a press release, from 2009 through 2016 Daryl...
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New Mileage Rates Announced By IRS For Balance Of 2022
In recognition of recent gasoline price increases, the IRS announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final 6 months of 2022. For the final 6 months of 2022, the standard mileage rate for business travel will be 62.5 cents per mile, up 4 cents...
Be Prepared – All Taxpayers Should Plan Ahead For Natural Disasters.
Floods, wildfires, hurricanes, tornados and other natural disasters happen quickly and often with little warning. No one can prevent these disasters from happening, but people can prepare for them. IRS Tax Relief Details The IRS usually announces tax relief to any...
If You Can’t Beat Them Then Join Them – Rhode Island Legalizes Adult-use Marijuana
Rhode Island Legalizes Adult-use Marijuana On May 25, 2022 Rhode Island officially became the 19th state in the U.S. to legalize adult-use marijuana when Democratic Governor Dan McKee signed into law a bill passed by state lawmakers the day before. Existing medical...
California Decreasing Cannabis Taxes Starting July 1, 2022
California Decreasing Cannabis Taxes Starting July 1, 2022 Every six months the California Department Of Tax And Fee Administration (CDTFA) which oversees the reporting and collection of taxes for the California cannabis industry re-determines the cannabis markup...
Advantages To Filing A 2021 Tax Return – Getting Money Due To You
Most people with gross income of $12,550 or more must file a federal tax return. Some people with a lower income are not required to file. However, these individuals should still consider filing for a refund of federal income tax withheld. They may also be eligible...
Including A Tax Plan With Your Summer 2022 Wedding Planning Checklist
With all the planning and preparation that goes into a wedding, taxes may not be high on your summer wedding checklist but along with the cake and gift registry, the first tax return as a married couple should be included on your checklist. Here are some simple steps...
What You Should Do If You Missed The April 18th Deadline For Filing Your 2021 Income Tax Return.
It is still not too late to claim the Child Tax Credit for 2021. Families who don’t owe taxes to the IRS can still file their 2021 tax return and claim the Child Tax Credit for the 2021 tax year at any point until April 15, 2025, without any penalty. This year also...
Why It Is Important To Tell The Difference Between A Hobby And A Business For Tax Purposes
Your “hobby business” could land you in Tax Court – avoid IRS pitfalls by how you structure your small business. A hobby is any activity that a person pursues because they enjoy it and with no intention of making a profit. People operate a business with the intention...
Five Tax Shelter Promoters and Two Appraisers Indicted in Syndicated Conservation Easement Tax Scheme
Conspiracy Allegedly Involved Sale of Over $1.3 Billion in Fraudulent Tax Deductions The U.S. Justice Department (“DOJ”) announced on March 1, 2022 that a federal grand jury sitting in Atlanta, Georgia, returned a superseding indictment on February 24, 2022 charging...