by Renee Lawson | Jan 24, 2019 | Tax Preparation
2018 Tax Season
The IRS has announced that the start of the 2019 filing season will start accepting business tax returns on January 8, 2019. “WASHINGTON — Despite the government shutdown, the Internal Revenue Service today confirmed that it will process tax returns beginning January 28, 2019 and provide refunds to taxpayers as scheduled.” The Trump Administration has stated that the IRS will issue out refunds during the current governmental shut down. Normally the IRS does not issue income tax refunds during a government shut down.
IRS Confirms Tax Filing Season To Begin January 28
The implementation of the federal tax overhaul could further complicate matters for taxpayers we look forward to helping you navigate through these changes. With the 2018 tax year being the first to be subject to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which brought sweeping changes to the tax code, as well as new tax forms. Various TCJA implementation activities, such as the development of new publications and instructions, will continue because they’re funded by earlier appropriations legislation. Until the shut down is over taxpayers will not be able to reach a live customer service representative from the IRS.
The income tax filing deadline will be April 15, 2019. The states of Maine and Massachusetts will have a filing deadline date of April 17, 2019. If you have any questions about filing your income tax returns please give us a call.
Your Tax Coach,
Renee Lawson
by Renee Lawson | Jan 24, 2019 | Tax Preparation
2017 Tax Season Start Date
IRS has announced that the 2017 tax season for individuals will start on Monday, January 29,2018. You can
get your taxes prepared now and the IRS will start accepting tax returns on January 29th.
“The IRS set the Jan. 29 opening date to ensure the security and readiness of key tax processing systems in
advance of the opening and to assess the potential impact of tax legislation on 2017 tax returns.”
Source IRS – 2018 Tax Filing Season
Business tax returns (1120, 1120S, 1065, 1041, 990) can be e-filed on January 9, 2018.
We look forward to preparing your tax returns in this new tax filing season.
Your Tax and Accounting Coach,
Renee Lawson
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by Renee Lawson | Jan 5, 2018 | Tax Preparation
Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit
This year many taxpayers will see a change in the time that they receive their income tax refunds. “The IRS will begin to release EITC/ACTC refunds starting Feb. 15. However, the IRS cautions taxpayers that these refunds likely won’t arrive in bank accounts or debit cards until the week of February 27 — if there are no processing issues with the tax return and the taxpayer chose direct deposit. This additional period is due to several factors, including banking and financial systems needing time to process deposits.” Source IRS: Refund Timing for Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit Filers
The new law requires that tax returns that have Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) be held until February 15th. This will allow the IRS to confirm earning from employers who are now required to file their informational returns for w2’s by January 31st. This is one way for the IRS to detect and prevent fraudulent income tax refunds from being issued.
Starting February you will be able to check the Where is my refund? on the IRS website. Your refund issue date will be updated a few days after the 15th. Many taxpayers will not receive a refund for about a month after filing their tax return.
Taxpayers should be very patient during this time. An option that we will be offering our tax clients will be the free refund advance of $500 to $2500 this year.
Your Tax and Accounting Coach,
Renee Lawson
by Renee Lawson | Feb 4, 2015 | Tax Preparation
This year the Ohio Department of Taxation is offering random taxpayers ID Quiz to verify their identity to receive tax refunds.
“The online quiz will give people five minutes to answer four questions that are designed so no one else would know the answer. You’ll need to get three right to get your refund. State tax officials say they have made accommodations for people who don’t have computers or internet access at home.”
Source Dayton Daily News – Want your state tax refund? You may have to quiz
If you receive a letter don’t panic.
Below is the link for frequently asked questions from the state’s website regarding the ID Quiz letter:
ID Quiz
Before you start the quiz locate all of the requested information before starting the ID Quiz.
Your income tax refund may be delayed as the state tries to combat fraudulent returns from being processed.
“With income tax fraud and identity theft on the rise, the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) is committed to safeguarding taxpayer dollars by increasing security measures. The identity confirmation quiz is just one of the tools ODT is using to prevent fraudsters from receiving a refund as a result of identity theft.” (Ohio Department of Taxation Website)
If you don’t receive an ID Quiz your refund will be processed without delay.
Exercise patience this years tax season.
Your Tax and Financial Coach,
Paulette Marshall
