by Naveed Lodhi | Oct 26, 2020 | IRS & Government
If you are receiving unemployment benefits, consider having tax withheld from these payments to avoid owing taxes when you file your federal and New York State income tax return next year. New York State unemployment insurance benefits and any of the special...
by Naveed Lodhi | Oct 15, 2020 | IRS & Government
Today is the filing extension deadline. Most taxpayers who requested an extension of time to file their 2019 tax return must file today. Those filing today who also owe taxes should pay as much as possible to reduce interest and penalties. The extension of time to...
by Naveed Lodhi | Sep 24, 2020 | IRS & Government
The IRS has reopened the registration period for individuals who receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Railroad Retirement or veteran’s benefits, but didn’t receive $500 per child earlier this year when they received their own Economic...
by Naveed Lodhi | Aug 25, 2020 | IRS & Government
The tax treatment of unemployment benefits you receive depends on the type of program paying the benefits. Unemployment compensation includes amounts received under the laws of the United States or of a state, such as: State unemployment insurance benefits Benefits...
by Naveed Lodhi | Aug 25, 2020 | IRS & Government
The Internal Revenue Service provided a reminder today that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act can help eligible taxpayers in need by providing favorable tax treatment for withdrawals from retirement plans and IRAs and allowing certain...
by Naveed Lodhi | Jul 27, 2020 | IRS & Government
The Internal Revenue Service today announced its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams with a special emphasis on aggressive and evolving schemes related to coronavirus tax relief, including Economic Impact Payments. This year, the Dirty Dozen focuses on...