Category Archives: IRS

IRS Issuing Erroneous CP14 Notices

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Russ

One of our clients received a CP14 Notice alleging she owed the late payment penalty (“Failure to Pay under Internal Revenue Code Section 6651). The notice noted he had an unpaid balance of $583 as of July 15, 2020 on … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Generate 2020 1099s

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Russ

It’s time for businesses to send out their annual information returns. These are the Form 1099s that are sent to to vendors when required. Let’s look first at who does not have to receive 1099s: Corporations (except attorneys) Entities you … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Start Your 2021 Mileage Log

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Russ

I’m going to start the new year with a couple reposts of essential information. Yes, you do need to keep a mileage log: Monday will be the first business day of the new year for many. You may have resolved … Continue reading →

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The 2020 Tax Offender of the Year

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Russ

Many are called; few are chosen. It’s time once again for that most prestigious of prestigious year-end awards, the Tax Offender of the Year. It takes more than cheating on your taxes; you need to really cheat or do a … Continue reading →

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IRS Issues 2021 Standard Mileage Rates

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Russ

A week ago the IRS announced the 2021 standard mileage rates: $0.56 per mile for business use (was $0.575 per mile in 2020); $0.16 per mile for medical/moving (was $0.17 per mile in 2020); and $0.14 per mile for service … Continue reading →

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This Deposit from “IRS 310” Is Your Stimulus Payment

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Russ

This morning, I found a very small deposit in my bank account; it was coded “IRS 310”. It’s the second stimulus payment, and it’s real. Kudos to the IRS for getting these out almost instantaneously with the signing of the … Continue reading →

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Expenses Associated with PPP Loans to be Fully Deductible

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Russ

According to this morning’s Wall Street Journal, businesses that took Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) loans will be allowed to fully deduct expenses paid by the PPP loans. While a cap on the amount on this provision was originally inserted in … Continue reading →

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PPS Gets Friendlier: Callbacks Available

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Russ

Twice a week, on average, I call the IRS’s Practitioner Priority Service. It’s the usual starting place for tax professionals to resolve issues with the IRS. This year, calling the IRS has been an adventure. This is not the IRS’s … Continue reading →

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Tax Professionals: IRS Considering Extending 2021 Tax Season

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Russ

Last week, a client of mine who filed in late March (by paper because her return could not be electronically filed) finally received her refund. The return was processed in mid-November (per the IRS transcript). The IRS is doing its … Continue reading →

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Wait

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Russ

I sometimes listen to music while working. I have a ~900 song playlist I cycle through, and today White Lion’s Wait came on. (White Lion was a hair band–if you watch the linked video, you will see why.) And it … Continue reading →

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