Deborah J Zelen, CPA

03/20/2020

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday moved the deadline to file state income tax returns to July 15 from April 15, matching the move by the federal government and aimed at easing the financial crunch amid the coronavirus outbreak.

03/20/2020

US tax filing deadline moved to July 15, Mnuchin says

06/07/2019

And the tax scams continue!
Be Aware!
Your SSN won't be suspended or canceled.
Bureau of Tax Enforcement does not exist.

03/22/2018

Don't be a victim folks.
I'm reposting this from IRS Tax Tips:
IRS Phone Scam Intensifies During Filing Season

As taxpayers are working to file their taxes, criminals are also hard at work — attempting to steal their money. While there are several versions of tax scams, the classic telephone con continues to thrive, especially during filing season. As a reminder, here’s how the scam works:

Scammers call taxpayers telling them they owe taxes and face arrest if they don’t pay. Sometimes, the first call is a recording, asking taxpayers to call back to clear up a tax matter or face arrest.
When taxpayers call back, the scammers often use threatening and hostile language. The thief claims the taxpayers may pay their debts using a gift card, other pre-paid cards or wire transfers.
Taxpayers who comply lose their money to the scammers.
Taxpayers should remember that the IRS does not:

Call taxpayers demanding immediate payment using a specific payment method, but will first mail a bill.
Threaten to have taxpayers arrested for not paying taxes.
Demand payment without giving taxpayers an opportunity to question or appeal the amount the IRS believes they owe.
Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.
Taxpayers who receive these phone calls should:

Hang up the phone immediately, without providing any information.
Report these calls to the:
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, using the IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting form, or by calling 800-366-4484.
Federal Trade Commission, using the FTC Complaint Assistant on FTC.gov, being sure to include “IRS Telephone Scam” in the notes.
More Information:
How to know it’s really the IRS calling or knocking on your door

IRS YouTube Videos:
Tax Scams – English | Spanish | ASL
Dirty Dozen – English | Spanish | ASL

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IRS Tax Tip 2018-44, March 22, 2018

11/23/2017

Have a healthy and peaceful Thanksgiving.

10/20/2017

Retirement plan contribution limits increase for 2018.

The contribution limit for workers who are enrolled in 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan has grown from $18,000 to $18,500.

06/22/2017

https://www-entrepreneur-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.entrepreneur.com/amphtml/294038

A bill is coming eventually for the local sales taxes that, technically, online retailers should collect but few do.

05/29/2017

05/26/2017

Office Humor Friday

05/20/2017

https://www.thebalance.com/tax-avoidance-vs-evasion-397671

The difference between tax evasion and tax avoidance, examples of tax evasion, and how to avoid tax evasion charges at an IRS audit.