Tax season deadlines are almost here, and we want to ensure you avoid unnecessary penalties and interest on your federal and state tax returns—including extension payments. Recent changes in the United States Postal Service (USPS) have impacted how timely your…
Meeting with your accountant can be a stressful endeavor. They often use terms that non-accountants may not understand. The following is a list of terms that can help you better understand what your accountant is talking about the next time…
In the world of business, having clients sign an engagement letter is a common practice. But what exactly is an engagement letter, and what does it contain? Let’s delve into the details and understand how these letters benefit both you…
QuickBooks Desktop 2021 will be discontinued on May 31, 2024. Newer versions of QuickBooks Desktop are not (yet) impacted by the discontinuation notice. What does this mean for you if you are currently using QuickBooks Desktop 2021? After May 31st,…
Be on the lookout for two very important letters coming in January from the IRS. The Third Stimulus Payment (Letter 6475) and Advanced Child Tax Credit payments (Letter 6419). Preparation of your tax return could be delayed without these letters.…
Tax season is here which means that scammers are going to be out in full force. If you receive a call, text, or email, from the “IRS” requesting personal information like a social security number, bank information, PIN number, etc.…
An independent division within the IRS called the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) recently pulled back the curtain and provided some transparency into the process your tax return goes through when it is received by the IRS. The Taxpayer Roadmap attempts…
Many educational and financial institutions prompt students and customers to receive their tax documents electronically. While electronic delivery saves on paper and mailing costs, it requires additional steps from you, the taxpayer. Below are a few pointers on how to…
This blog compiles a list of common tax documents that you should send to BakerStarrett so that we can accurately complete your 2020 tax return. Please remember that while most tax documents are mailed to you, many financial and educational…
It’s mid-January again, and it finally feels like winter has arrived in Central Iowa. Which must mean it’s time to start thinking about tax season! I outline below 4 easy ways to get organized to make this tax season a…