Every Penny Counts Bookkeeping & Tax

05/10/2026

The IRS was supposed to hire 2,220 people to process your tax returns this filing season. They hired 50 — and the IT workers filling the gap are now being told their involuntary reassignments are being extended, while a backlog of 2 million returns continues to grow.

Everyone needs to understand Months is the new normal. It is not clearing fast.

05/06/2026

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2026/05/most-irs-staff-involuntarily-detailed-to-taxpayer-services-put-on-extended-tour-of-duty/?fbclid=IwZnRzaARnghZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeL0nRT0VikXP-rbb7bAO5smR5sKyNy5dgVgv5MkqKw6W-q3riIDNV202Q1fo_aem_5EHD6Sy64ZF6y7cfVlF-fA

This article explains why so many crazy things have been happening this year with IRS letters

IRS officials said employees may see their details extended for a third time, depending on how quickly they clear a "huge" backlog of amended tax returns.

05/05/2026

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:d57306ab-556c-4164-930e-19216d1b40ab

The IRS is changing requirements for tax professionals - we can not get information regarding your personal taxes without having a Power of Attorney, even if we filed your tax return.

The IRS is requiring individuals to handle more and more of their information themselves - without the help of their tax professional. I have created step by step instruction on how to create your IRS account.

By doing this you will be able to see not only your payments and refunds but also any information the IRS receives regarding your income and wages.

04/26/2026

Happy April
The office will be closed April 27th to May 1st for computer and software updates.

We will be updating systems.

04/17/2026

Due to spectrum being out and not expected to be back on until 3 o’clock this afternoon we will be closed today sorry everyone

03/05/2026

01/28/2026

Tax Season has begun
Office hours:
Monday-Friday 8-8
Saturday 10-2

01/12/2026

Spectrum is down until 4:30pm today.
We are here but we can’t do anything.

01/04/2026

EPC Welcomes Laura Heisler as Full-Time Accounts Manager

EPC is pleased to announce that Laura Heisler has joined our team as a full-time Accounts Manager. Laura brings extensive experience in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation.

Laura has been a valued part of EPC for the past nine years, working part-time in tax preparation and bookkeeping. Her deep knowledge of our clients and operations makes this transition a natural next step.

This is a welcome addition to EPC as we continue to grow and move forward with plans to open a second office. We are excited to have Laura in this expanded role and look forward to the continued strength she brings to our team.

01/02/2026

Key Points for 2025 W2 Reporting
• No Form Changes: The IRS announced that the 2025 versions of Form W-2 and other related payroll forms will remain unchanged to avoid disruption.
• Deductions Taken by Employees: The OBBBA deductions for qualified tips and overtime are claimed by employees when they file their personal income tax returns, not at the payroll level via a modified W-2 for 2025.
• Employer Tracking: While not required for W-2 reporting in 2025, employers should track qualified tips and overtime income internally to assist employees with their tax filings.