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Refundable Credits May Affect the Timing of Your Refund

by Tracey Hrica, EA Jan 22, 2020

If you claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit, the timing of your refund may be affected. The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act prohibits the IRS from issuing refunds that contain these credits before February 15th.  The IRS expects taxpayers to see these refunds by the first week of March, as long as there are no other issues with the returns. In addition, taxpayers with these refunda...

Nanny Tax – Not Just for Nannies

by Tracey Hrica, EA Jan 20, 2020

You may have heard of the “nanny tax”.  But did you know it doesn’t just apply to nannies? The correct term of the nanny tax is actually the Household Employee tax.  Did you hire someone to do some housekeeping or yard work?  Do you have an elderly parent in your home who needs a caregiver during the day?  These workers could be considered a household employee if they work in or around your home, you control the work that is d...

“When Will I Get My 2020 Income Tax Refund?”

by Kenneth Hrica Jan 10, 2020

The below chart shows an estimated timeline for when a taxpayer is likely to receive their refund, based on the information we have now, and using projections based on previous years. If your IRS income tax refund is delayed, ask your tax professional, or simply use the "Where's My Refund?" tool on the IRS website. Or download the IRS2Go app to check your refund status.IRS Accepts Between These Dates ==== > Direct Deposit Sent(Or Ch...

How the New W-4 Can Save You Taxes

by Tracey Hrica, EA Jan 09, 2020

Updated July 12, 2020 Changes in the tax tables have significantly impacted withholding, leading to tax bills and smaller refunds during last year’s tax filing season. This year we are faced with a wholly redesigned W-4 form for 2020. Employees use the W-4 to adjust their payroll withholdings closer to their actual full-year income tax liability. You need to know that existing employees are not required to use the new form. So, even t...

6 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business

by Tracey Hrica, EA Jan 06, 2020

Happy New Year!  Just like every other year, many of us have made personal resolutions for the upcoming year. But, have you considered making some for your small business?  If not, here are several to think about. Be Customer Focused. The more you know about your customer, the better you’ll be able to help out. Research each customer, and when you meet, ask questions that increase your understanding. You should strive to form a lon...

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