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Are You Eligible? IRS to the Rescue: $1 Billion in Penalties Waived for Taxpayers

The IRS’s $1 Billion Tax Penalty Amnesty: Cheers to a Fresh Start! In a surprising move aimed at helping those grappling with back taxes, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has just unveiled an exciting new penalty relief program. Approximately 4.7 million individuals, businesses, and tax-exempt organizations are in for some good news. If you didn’t …

2024 IRS Adjustments for Retirement and Health Benefit Plans

Overview of 2024 IRS Cost-of-Living Adjustments The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the updated cost-of-living adjustments for 2024, affecting both retirement plan and health and welfare benefit plan limits. Below are charts detailing these new limitations. Retirement Plan Limitations Retirement Plan Limitation 2023 Limit 2024 Limit 401(k) and 403(b) Employee Contribution Limit $22,500 $23,000 …

IRS Underpayment Penalty Soars to 8% – Gig Workers and Consultants Beware!

IRS Raises Underpayment Penalty to 8%: What Gig Workers Need to Know The IRS Penalty for Underpayments Triples to 8% – Gig Workers and Consultants Beware! In a surprising turn of events, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has significantly increased its penalty for tax underpayments, soaring from 3% just two years ago to a whopping …

IRS Postpones Digital Tax

Major Change in Tax Reporting for Digital Business Transactions Hey there, digital entrepreneurs and side hustlers! Are you part of the dynamic world of online business, receiving payments through platforms like PayPal, Venmo, eBay, Etsy, or Poshmark? If yes, then you’re in for some crucial tax-related news from the IRS that’s about to make your …

Interest rates remain the same for the first quarter of 2024

IRS Interest Rates: What’s Staying the Same in 2024 Exciting news from the IRS world: Interest rates are holding steady as we dive into 2024! Here’s a fun breakdown of what that means for everyone from individuals to big corporations: For the Individual Taxpayer: You’re looking at a constant 8% annually for both overpayments and …

IRS Announces Withdrawal Process for Employee Retention Credit Claims

Overview of the New Withdrawal Process for Employee Retention Credit Claims The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently released guidelines on the withdrawal process for claims related to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). This comes after the numerous amendments and updates to the credit, which have left many employers uncertain about the status of their …

Unveiling the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) 2024

Big Government Plays Holiday Games with the CTA Wow! Yet another update – it’s blocked again! Just days before Christmas, small business owners were hit with another round of chaos, courtesy of the U.S. government. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a law requiring businesses to report their Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI), has been tossed around …

What’s the difference between Inflation and a Recession?

The inflation and recession relationship In the vast landscape of economic phenomena, two terms often dominate discussions: inflation and recession. While they may seem distinct, their interplay significantly influences global financial dynamics and everyday life. Inflation, the steady rise in the general price of goods, erodes the purchasing power of money, subtly taxing consumers without …

Michigan Property Tax Exemption for Charitable Institutions

Should a Non-Profit pay taxes on their property? In Michigan, there’s a property tax exemption for charitable institutions that own and use property exclusively for their charitable purposes. However, some assessors wrongly denied this exemption to charities that charged fees for their services, arguing that they were operating like businesses. In 2006, the Michigan Supreme …