Tax Updates

• IRS highlights employer credits for businesses during Small Business Week September 28, 2020
  IR-2020-221, September 24, 2020 WASHINGTON — During Small Business Week, the Internal Revenue Service reminds business owners and self-employed individuals of the employer credits available to them during COVID-19.  These credits were specially created to help small business owners during this unprecedented time. During Small Business Week, the IRS wants to ensure all eligible people know […]
• IRS: Drought-stricken farmers, ranchers have more time to replace livestock September 23, 2020
  IR-2020-219, September 22, 2020 WASHINGTON — Farmers and ranchers who were forced to sell livestock due to drought may have an additional year to replace the livestock and defer tax on any gains from the forced sales, according to the Internal Revenue Service. To qualify for relief, the farm or ranch must be in an […]
• IRS highlights higher penalties for some tax returns filed after Sept. 14 September 14, 2020
  IR-2020-207, September 10, 2020 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today urged individuals who owe taxes but have not yet filed for 2019 to act now to avoid larger penalties that, by law, start after September 14. The tax deadline was July 15 this year. Taxpayers who submitted an extension have until October 15 to […]