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Shiva’s Accounting & Tax Services Inc. is a one stop tax services company since 1994 specializing in:- Bookkeeping, acco...
08/24/2021

Shiva’s Accounting & Tax Services Inc. is a one stop tax services company since 1994 specializing in:

- Bookkeeping, accounting in latest versions of Quickbooks for all types of business models.
- Tax planning.
- Back taxes and IRS problems resolution, offer in compromise and installment agreements.
- Management consulting and business advisory services in developing customized reports to better manage your business.
- Help with picking the right form of incorporation. State and IRS registrations for obtaining EIN numbers.
- Complete services from helping to form incorporations like C corp., S corp and LLC as well for Professional Corporations.
- Full service payroll and payroll taxes for all states.
- Efiling of all returns as well as payroll reports like W2, W3, 941 , 940.
- Filing state withholding, sales and use tax returns as well as State unemployment returns online.
- Providing secure remote paperless services.
- Hold the hands of clients throughout the year during the financial and tax journey every step of way.
- All of these services are provided at 1/3 of the rates charged by typical CPA firms.

IRS Identity Protection PINs – Did You Know?Beginning in 2021, the IRS now offers IP PINs to all interested taxpayers. U...
08/24/2021

IRS Identity Protection PINs – Did You Know?

Beginning in 2021, the IRS now offers IP PINs to all interested taxpayers. Unlike a Social Security Number (SSN), this unique code is known only to the taxpayer and the IRS. Having an IP PIN helps to protect you against others filing fraudulent returns in your name, along with other forms of tax-related identity theft.

If you choose to obtain an IP PIN, you will need to include it on all electronic and paper IRS forms filed in 2021, including your 2020 federal tax return. Thereafter, you will receive a new IP PIN each year by mail. Although there is currently no way to opt out of the program once you have registered and received a PIN, the IRS plans to allow opt-outs beginning with tax year 2022.

The easiest way to apply for an IP PIN is to use the Get an IP PIN tool at http://www.IRS.gov/IPPIN. You will need to verify your identity by providing your legal name, birthdate, federal tax filing status, mailing address, and SSN or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). You will also need a financial account other than a checking or savings account, such as a major credit card, student loan, auto loan, mortgage, or home equity loan. If you have a mobile phone, you can request an activation code to receive your IP PIN instantly. Otherwise, the IRS will mail you the code you need to complete your registration and get your PIN.

If you cannot complete the online verification process but your adjusted gross income (AGI) is $72,000 or less, you may file Form 15227 (Application for an IP PIN) by mailing or faxing it to the IRS. You can then use your most recent tax return to complete the verification process over the phone with an IRS agent. Otherwise, you can apply for an IP PIN in person by making an appointment at an official IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center.

Some Taxpayers May Choose to Unenroll from 2021 Advance CTC – Did You Know?Millions of U.S. households received their fi...
08/24/2021

Some Taxpayers May Choose to Unenroll from 2021 Advance CTC – Did You Know?

Millions of U.S. households received their first advance payments of the 2021 Child Tax Credit (CTC) in July. While these payments will help many families, some taxpayers may come out better by unenrolling from the advance payment program. If the advance payments add up to more than your total credit for 2021, you may end up owing tax for the year.

In most cases, the IRS bases CTC advance payments on the taxpayer's 2020 federal tax return, or their 2019 return if their 2020 return has not been processed. Certain life changes during 2021 could reduce your CTC amount, or even make you ineligible for the credit. Therefore, you may wish to consider opting out of advance payments if any of the following occur:

- A qualifying child who lived with you in 2020 (or 2019) will not live with you for more than half of 2021.
- Your income increases significantly in 2021.
- Your filing status changes in 2021.
- You previously met the CTC residency requirement, but will not live in a U.S. state or D.C. for more than half of 2021. In this case, unenrollment may be required.

You can also choose to unenroll from advance payments simply because you want to receive your entire 2021 CTC when you file your tax return in the spring. To unenroll for any reason, use the IRS Advance CTC Update tool (link below).

Note that for married couples filing jointly, both spouses must unenroll from advance payments. If only one spouse opts out, the other will still receive monthly advance payments equal to half of the original payment amount calculated for the household.

IRS Advance CTC Portal to unenroll: https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/child-tax-credit-update-portal

IRS Warns Businesses About Tax Promoter Scams – Did You Know?As part of the Dirty Dozen list of the worst tax scams of 2...
08/24/2021

IRS Warns Businesses About Tax Promoter Scams – Did You Know?

As part of the Dirty Dozen list of the worst tax scams of 2021, the IRS has issued multiple warnings to business taxpayers about tax promoters. These individuals and entities promise to help businesses claim large deductions and credits that will dramatically reduce their tax. Many tax promoters charge substantial fees for their “services,” which often involve schemes that violate IRS regulations.

Some tax promoter scams deal with the Research and Experimentation Credit, commonly called the Research & Development or R&D Credit. Promoters often mislead business owners into believing that they can claim sizable R&D Credits with relatively little effort. In reality, to legally claim this credit, a business must demonstrate that a designated research activity satisfies a long list of IRS requirements. In addition, the progress of qualified research activities, and all associated expenses, must be thoroughly documented over a period of time.

Similarly, while conservation easements can provide legitimate tax deductions, tax promoters often peddle bogus “syndicated easements” based on phony partnerships. The IRS rejects many of these arrangements, and has recently stepped up enforcement of conservation easement rules. Tax promoters also push “micro-captive” insurance scams, pension plans that abuse international tax treaties, and shady methods to improperly defer capital gains on property sales.

The IRS recently created a new Office of Promoter Investigations (OPI) to crack down on these and similar scams. Importantly, the OPI is authorized to pursue action against not only promoters, but also any businesses that participate in the scams. In general, if a tax-reducing scheme sounds too good to be true, it usually is. To protect your enterprise, check with a business tax professional about the rules and regulations before claiming any of these deductions or credits.

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Novi, MI
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Friday 9am - 9pm
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