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IRS Unopened Mail Backlog is Gone, Says Rettig

Apr 30, 2021 | IRS, Taxes

IRS Commissioner Charles “Chuck” Rettig told Congress on February 23 that the backlog of 20 million unopened pieces of mail is gone. “There were trailers in June filled (with unopened paper returns). There are none today,” Rettig said in an...

Double-Check for Missing, Incorrect Forms Before Filing

Mar 30, 2021 | Taxes

With some areas seeing mail delays, the IRS has reminded taxpayers to double-check before filing a tax return to make sure they have all their tax documents, including Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, and Forms 1099. Many of these forms may be available online....

IRS Urges Employers to Claim Employee Retention Credit

Mar 30, 2021 | PPP Loan, Taxes

The IRS is urging employers to take advantage of the newly-extended employee retention credit (ERC), which makes it easier for businesses that have chosen to keep their employees on the payroll despite challenges posed by COVID-19. The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster...

Guidance on Business Deductions of PPP Loan Recipients

Feb 27, 2021 | Taxes

The IRS has issued guidance clarifying that taxpayers receiving loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) may deduct their business expenses, even if their PPP loans are forgiven. The IRS previously issued Notice 2020-32 and Rev. Rul. 2020-27, which stated...