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Determining basis when you have been paid in virtual currency
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If you have been paid for services in virtual currency, ...
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Scammers use every trick in their communication arsenal to steal your identity, personal financial information, money and more
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The Internal Revenue Service recently noted the 5th item on ...
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When the lemonade stand makes bank: Young entrepreneurs and taxes
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Teens and young adults often go into business for themselves ...
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Accepting virtual currency as payment
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As virtual currency gains acceptance, more people are paying for ...
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Preparing for a Natural Disaster
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In 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared major ...
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School is out for summer, but tax planning is year round
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Now that the April filing deadline has passed, most people ...
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What is virtual currency?
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The IRS explains that virtual currency is treated as property ...
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What taxpayers should do if they get an identity theft letter from the IRS
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With identity theft on the rise, the IRS wants taxpayers ...
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Money received through ‘crowdfunding’ may be taxable
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With the increasing popularity of crowdfunding, the IRS reminds taxpayers ...
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Reasons why some tax refunds filed electronically take longer than 21 days
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Even though the Internal Revenue Service issues most refunds in ...
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Taxpayers beware: Tax season is prime time for phone scams
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The IRS reminds taxpayers to be aware that criminals continue ...
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Important mailings to watch for
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Taxpayers to who received either the Advanced Child Tax Credit ...
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Gifting and Donating virtual currency
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It is the season of giving, but what happens if ...
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IRS Reminds families to make online safety a priority
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds families, teens and senior ...
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Easy steps taxpayers can take now to make tax filing easier in 2022
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Organized tax records can help ensure that the tax preparation ...
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Choosing and Identifying Cost Basis when units of Virtual Currency are sold
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Individuals often own multiple kinds of virtual currency at the ...
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Understanding the tax responsibilities that come with starting a business
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Small business owners have a variety of tax responsibilities. Understanding ...
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Retirement and taxes: Understanding IRAs
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Individual Retirement Arrangements, or IRAs, provide tax incentives for people ...
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Cost of home testing for COVID-19 is eligible medical expense; reimbursable under FSAs, HSAs
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The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers today that the cost ...
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Homeownership and taxes: Things taxpayers should consider when selling a house
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It’s important for taxpayers to understand how selling their home ...
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Financial safety: The often-forgotten piece of disaster preparedness
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After a natural disaster, having access to personal financial, insurance, ...
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Buying and Selling with Virtual Currency
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There are many services that can now be paid for ...
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Things people do during the summer that might affect their tax return next year
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It's summertime and for many people, summertime means change. Whether ...
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IRS Reminder: Tax Scams continue year-round
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Although the April filing deadline has passed scam artists remain ...
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Cost Basis in Virtual Currency
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Much like other investments, knowing the cost basis of your ...
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IRS announces two new online tools to help families manage Child Tax Credit payments
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The American Rescue plan increased the maximum Child Tax Credit ...
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The IRS is Hiring Thousands of New Tax Auditors
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The Internal Revenue Service is hiring thousands of new auditors ...
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IRS Struggled to Answer Calls in the 2021 Tax Season
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A recent article from Law 360 Tax Authority noted that ...
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What records do I need to maintain regarding my transactions in virtual currency?
By Kaufman Accounting |
Record keeping is an important part of any investment transaction. ...
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Tips to Help You Figure Out if Your Gift is Taxable
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If you've given money or property to someone as a ...
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Where’s my third economic impact payment?
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The third round of economic impact payments are being sent ...
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Are cryptocurrency purchases made in USD reportable to the IRS?
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Many taxpayers have noticed a new question Form 1040 asking ...
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Third Round of Economic Impact Payments
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With the recent approval of the American Rescue Plan Act, ...
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Extended Federal Filling and Payment Deadlines
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On March 17, 2021, the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue ...
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How the CARES Act changes deducting charitable contributions
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Whether taxpayers are supporting natural disaster recovery, COVID-19 pandemic aid ...
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Security Summit partners warn taxpayers of new COVID-related text scam
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The Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the tax ...
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Six tips for people starting a new business
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Understanding the tax responsibilities that come with starting a business ...
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Check tax withholdings now as the last quarter of 2020 begins
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With the last quarter of 2020 just beginning, the IRS ...
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Have tax withheld from unemployment now to avoid a tax-time surprise later
By Kaufman Accounting |
2020 has been a unique year that has brought many ...
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Terms to help taxpayers better understand Individual Retirement Arrangements
By Kaufman Accounting |
IRA, Roth IRA, Simple IRA, Contribution, Distribution – when considering ...
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Earning a side income: Is it a hobby or a business?
By Kaufman Accounting |
Whether it’s something you’ve been doing for years or something ...
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Home Office deduction: What taxpayers need to know
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The home office deduction allows qualifying taxpayers to deduct certain home ...
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Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
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The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan designed to ...
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A letter from the IRS? What taxpayers need to know if they receive a notice from the IRS
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According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), they mail letter ...
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Don’t Forget, Social Security benefits may be taxable
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The IRS reminds taxpayers receiving Social Security benefits that they ...
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Where’s My Refund?
By Kaufman Accounting |
The IRS reminds taxpayers that one of the best ways ...
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Major Changes to Retirement Plans Due to COVID-19
By Kaufman Accounting |
In the recent update, the IRS reminds Qualified individuals affected ...
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Gig Economy tips taxpayers should remember
By Kaufman Accounting |
The gig economy, also called the sharing or access economy, ...
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TOP 10 THINGS EXPATS RESIDING OUTSIDE THE U.S. NEED TO KNOW
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1. Expats still have to file in the US The US tax ...
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TOP 5 THINGS US CITIZENS HOLDING FOREIGN COMPANIES NEED TO BE AWARE OF
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1. Foreign entity reporting Depending on the type of entity (trust, ...
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TOP 10 THINGS FILERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FOREIGN BANK ACCOUNT REPORTING (FBAR)
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1. Nonresident filers do not need to file Only filers ...
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AVOIDING IDENTITY THEFT
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Earlier this week the IRS launched Identity Theft Central. This ...
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FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN REAL PROPERTY TAX ACT OF 1980 RULES (“FIRPTA”)
By Kaufman Accounting |
The United States has one of the most active real ...
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LAST MINUTE TAX EXTENDERS
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Many of the tax provisions below were set to expire ...
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PASSIVE FOREIGN INVESTMENT COMPANIES (“PFICS”)
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United States citizens and tax residents are discouraged from investing ...
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GLOBAL INTANGIBLE LOW-TAXED INCOME INCLUSION (“GILTI”)
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ("TCJA") brought ...
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US TAXATION OF NONRESIDENTS
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The United States has one of the most complex tax ...
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MECHANISMS FOR RELIEF OF DOUBLE TAXATION
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Double taxation is defined as the levying of tax by ...
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FOREIGN ACCOUNT TAX COMPLIANCE ACT – FATCA
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The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), enacted in 2010, ...
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FOREIGN BANK AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REPORTING (FBAR)
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The Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 equipped the U.S. Treasury ...
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NON-RESIDENT ALIEN TAX RETURN
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If you are not a citizen of the US, specific ...
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ISRAEL’S BANK HAPOALIM OFFERS TO SETTLE WITH U.S
By Kaufman Accounting |
On March 23, 2020 taxnotes.com reported that Israel’s largest financial institution, Bank ...
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BE AWARE OF SCAMS
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While the tax filing deadline may have been extended, scammers ...
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PEOPLE FIRST INITIATIVE
By Kaufman Accounting |
To help taxpayers facing challenges due to COVID-19, the Internal ...
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AM I ELIGIBLE FOR THE STIMULUS PAYMENT IF I AM LIVING ABROAD?
By Kaufman Accounting |
With clients around the world, we have had many questions ...
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ADDITIONAL FUNDING ANNOUNCED
By Kaufman Accounting |
On April 27, 2020 the Small Business Association (SBA) will ...
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BANK HAPOALIM TO PAY IRS $874-MILLION
By Kaufman Accounting |
According to Law 360’s April 30, 2020 article, Israel’s largest bank, Bank ...
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WHAT ABOUT MY RETIREMENT ACCOUNT?
By Kaufman Accounting |
Section 2202 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ...
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WHERE’S MY REFUND?
By Kaufman Accounting |
The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds ...
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ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENTS INFORMATION
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The IRS has reported that millions of Americans have already received their ...
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IS IT REALLY THE IRS CALLING?
By Kaufman Accounting |
Crooks impersonating the IRS either by phone, email or in ...
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WHO QUALIFIES A TAXPAYER FOR THE CHILD AND DEPENDENT CARE CREDIT?
By Kaufman Accounting |
Childcare or adult dependent care can be a major expense. ...
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IRS WARNS AGAINST COVID-19 FRAUD
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continues to remind taxpayers to guard against ...
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REMINDER: IRS DEADLINE POSTPONED TO JULY 15 FOR THOSE WHO PAY ESTIMATED TAXES
By Kaufman Accounting |
The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that estimated tax payments for ...
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PASSING ON WEALTH TO HEIRS
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Giving away assets during your life time can help reduce ...
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