Generally, income received from any source, including tips, is taxable. Here’s some information to help taxpayers report tip income. All tips that taxpayers receive are income and subject to federal income tax. Taxpayers must include all tips they receive in their gross income. This includes: Tips directly from customers. Tips added using credit cards. Tips… Read More
The gig economy allows people to earn income by using technology to arrange transactions. This could include performing rideshare services or deliveries, renting out property, selling goods online, or providing freelance work. Often, customers and providers of goods or services are brought together through a digital platform on an app or website. It’s important for all gig economy workers… Read More
Track the Status of My Refund The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is working hard to get you your federal tax refund in a timely manner. Delays are to be expected due to the economic relief distribution, especially if you mailed a paper return or needed to make corrections to your return. Unless your tax return… Read More
During the pandemic, millions of Americans have filed for unemployment benefits due to job loss and reduced work hours. Unfortunately, scammers are taking advantage of the pandemic and fraudulently filing unemployment claims using stolen personal identity information. If you receive a 1099-G tax form for unemployment benefits that you didn’t apply for or receive, you may be… Read More
Do’s and don’ts for taxpayers who get a letter or notice from the IRS The IRS mails letters or notices to taxpayers for a variety of reasons including if: They have a balance due. They are due a larger or smaller refund. The agency has a question about their tax return. They need to… Read More
The IRS reminds foreign bank and financial account holders the FBAR deadline remains April 15 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is reminding U.S. citizens, resident aliens and any domestic legal entity that the deadline to file their annual Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) is still April 15, 2021. The extension of the federal… Read More