Accounting & Tax Professionals

As we inch closer to the April 15 tax deadline, a lot of people are feeling that familiar pressure — digging through files, stressing over numbers, and maybe even procrastinating a little more than they should. Sound familiar? If you’ve found yourself thinking, “What if I just skip it this year?” — take a deep […]

It’s that time of year again—when W-2s and 1099s magically appear in your mailbox and the thought of “filing taxes” starts creeping into your daily to-do list. But don’t worry—this doesn’t have to be a nail-biter. With a little early prep and a few pro tips, you can breeze through tax season like a boss.

Aside from expecting the new year, U.S. taxpayers should also expect a smaller tax refund, which they also call a tax refund shock, after filing their 2022 tax returns. This is because a lot of the pandemic benefits were created to help Americans during the time of the pandemic, which has now expired. However, the

Nobody wants to deal with tax refund fraud or identity theft, let alone having to deal with IRS representation in Des Moines, IA, and elsewhere. Identity theft has become a major issue in recent years, with fraudsters using fake identities to file false tax returns and claim refunds before the rightful owners can. This can

Today is normally the day when those who haven’t filed their taxes yet have a panic attack. In case you haven’t heard, you can rest easy! Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the tax filing deadline has been extended until May 17. That means there’s still time for you to file if you haven’t already!

Issue Number:  Special Edition Inside This Issue 1.  Payment Deadline Extended to July 15, 2020 The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service are providing special payment relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 Outbreak. The filing deadline for tax returns remains April 15, 2020. The IRS urges taxpayers who are owed a refund to file

While there are still some strategies you can employ to decrease your tax liability for 2019, it’s a good idea to start thinking about 2020 in advance so you can benefit from year-long savings strategies. Here are just a few steps you can take if you’re interested in reducing your tax liability for the next

There are just two months left in 2019, which means the tax season is going to be upon you before you know it. One of our best tax prep tips for 2020 in Des Moines, IA is to actually get started on your tax prep before 2020 arrives. That’s right—even though you’re still in the