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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Gift Tax: IRS Rules What’s the Tift Tax? Quick Review: The gift tax applies when you transfer assets to someone without getting the full value in return. If the value of your gift exceeds the yearly limit, it might require you to submit a gift tax return. However, filing doesn’t always translate to owing …
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 …
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 …
Understanding the IRS Audit Process in Metro Detroit and Macomb County, Michigan Reminder and, shameless plug here: The seasoned experts at CPA Nerds, Lotito & Lazzara bring a comprehensive understanding of IRS audits, ensuring that their clients navigate the process with clarity and confidence. With their extensive experience and deep knowledge of tax laws and …
Michigan State Income Tax Guide Michigan’s tax system ranks 12th overall, according to the 2023 State Business Tax Climate Index. If you live, work, do business, or earn income in the Great Lakes state, it can be confusing to understand how the income tax system works since some cities levy additional income taxes with varying …
