Category Archives: IRS

When the IRS Computer Sends Out Lots of Bad Notices…

Almost everyone in California has an extension for filing and paying their taxes until October 16th (a result of the flooding in the state in January).  The IRS certainly know about this: they issued multiple announcements on the extensions.  Thus, … Continue reading

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Why Were California Returns Extended Again from May to October? (A Theory)

Back in January, severe winter storms impacted California.  Much of the state was declared a federal disaster area; these declarations are always county-by-county.  As of today, only two counties in California (both in the northeastern corner of the state) are … Continue reading

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Why You Use Certified Mail When Mailing Items to Tax Agencies

My mother passed away last year (after a long and fruitful life).  I filed her final tax returns–and money was due to both the IRS and California.  I could not use IRS Direct Pay, nor could I have the funds … Continue reading

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Bozo Tax Tip #1: Everyone Gets the Employee Retention Credit, Right?

“Russ,” a client began, “Don’t I qualify for that Employee Retention Credit (ERC) that I keep hearing about?”  I told him he didn’t–his business grew during the Pandemic and he didn’t meet the requirements.  Yes, it’s not free money for … Continue reading

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No Foolin’: New York State Not Conforming to IRS Extension for Blizzard Disaster Zones

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance decided not to extend taxpayers impacted by the December blizzards to May 15th; impacted taxpayers still must either file their tax returns by April 18th or file a valid extension (meaning … Continue reading

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Mississippi Counties Impacted by Tornadoes Have Until July 31st to File

The IRS announced this morning that four Mississippi counties impacted by tornadoes have until July 31st to file.  The extension, for Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, and Sharkey counties, covers all tax forms and estimated tax payments due between now and July … Continue reading

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Certain New York Storm Victims Get an Extra Month to File with the IRS

The IRS announced today that individuals (and businesses) in five New York counties have an extra month (to May 15th) to file and pay tax returns; this relates to the winter storm that hit between December 23rd and December 28th.  … Continue reading

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Today Is the Partnership & S-Corporation Deadline

You know what today is, right?  Yes, the Ides of March–and the US tax filing deadline for partnerships and S-Corporations.  If your entity isn’t ready to file, download Form 7004 (the extension request) and mail it using certified mail today.  … Continue reading

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California (Franchise Tax Board) Conforms to Extension to October 16th

The Franchise Tax Board announced late yesterday that California is officially conforming to the IRS extension until October 16th for all tax returns due from January 10th through October 15.  Almost all of California is covered by the extension; only … Continue reading

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FBAR Non-Willful Penalty Is Per Report, Not Per Account

Let’s assume you have a non-willful violation of filing the FBAR (Form 114, the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts).  Is the maximum penalty ($10,000) per account or per report?  The Circuit Courts of Appeal had split on this … Continue reading

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