Beka Harrison, CPA Bookkeeping & Tax Services

02/18/2026

Seeing lots of confusion on this.

The PATH Act (Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes), which requires IRS to hold Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC)-related refunds until mid-February, is *not* a new law. The refund piece took effect on January 1, 2017.

10/05/2024

Victims of in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and parts of Florida, Tennessee and Virginia, now have until May 1, 2025 to file various individual and business tax returns and make payments.

Learn more: https://www.irs.gov/helene

01/09/2024

The IRS has released the official date to start accepting tax returns. You probably don’t have to wait if you are working with a CPA or tax preparer. A lot of the software programs allow us to submit them and they are held in a queue until the 29th and then they’ll automatically be submitted to the IRS.

12/28/2023

, if you didn't take your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) yet and you wanted to help a qualified exempt organization, has a great idea for you. Make a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA to satisfy your RMD for 2023. You avoid the penalty for not taking the withdrawal and your favorite exempt organization benefits.

Find out how at: https://ow.ly/Mg0M50QkKWm

12/28/2023

As we get to the end of the year make sure any employers, banks, financial advisors, etc have your correct address to send your W-2 or 1099’s.

04/17/2023

The IRS has announced that victims of the severe storms and tornadoes in AR on March 31, 2023, now have until July 31, 2023 to file individual and business returns and make tax payments.

You should still file an extension for your returns. This is only for Cross, Lonoke, and Pulaski County.

It is likely that you will receive a late filing or late payment penalty notice from the IRS. The taxpayer should call the telephone number on the notice to have the IRS abate the penalty.

03/28/2023

We’re getting close to the due date. If you need help with your return, give me a call.

03/16/2023

is a refundable credit – that means if you qualify and claim it, you could pay less in taxes or get a bigger refund. Check your eligibility today at www.irs.gov/eitcassistant

03/14/2023

It is getting more and more common for people to have a small side gig to help out.

Earn income from on-demand work through an app or website? If so, you may be part or the gig or sharing economy. An reminder that you must report income earned from gig work even if it’s part-time or a side gig. This income must also be reported even if it was not reported on an information return such as Forms W-2 or other statements.

To learn how to manage taxes for your gig work visit: www.irs.gov/gig

03/07/2023

Taxes are coming soon. If you or your friends need help with your return give me a call!