October 2021 - Heckler and O Keefe CPAS

IRS Reminder for Classification of Workers as Employees or Independent Contractors

Oct 31, 2021 | Employees, Taxes

The IRS has emphasized the importance of correctly determining whether the individuals providing services to businesses were employees or independent contractors. Generally, an employee performs services that businesses control. Independent contractors offer their...

Taxpayers Urged to Develop Emergency Preparedness Plans for Surviving Natural Disasters

Oct 31, 2021 | Natural Disaster, Taxes

The IRS has reminded taxpayers to develop emergency preparedness plans due to the upcoming hurricane season and the ongoing threat of wildfires in some parts of the country. September is declared as the National Preparedness Month. Further, the IRS advised taxpayers...

Use of E-Signatures Approved for Certain Forms

Oct 31, 2021 | Taxes

The IRS has allowed taxpayers to use electronic or digital signatures on certain paper forms they cannot file electronically. The Service has balanced the e-signature option with critical security and protection needed against identity theft and fraud. The IRS will...