by Lisa Monk & Associates LLC | Oct 28, 2021 | Tax Tips and News
The Internet is filled with cybersecurity threats that can jeopardize family finances. Just one of many scams, identity theft tax refund fraud (ITTRF) is big business for criminals, and it can cause big headaches for victims. The IRS, state departments of revenue, and...
by Lisa Monk & Associates LLC | Oct 26, 2021 | Tax Tips and News
There’s not much doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a strong labor market and turned it on its ear, producing a shortage of available workers. To help employers navigate these uncertain waters, the Internal Revenue Service is reassuring them that businesses...
by Lisa Monk & Associates LLC | Oct 22, 2021 | Tax Tips and News
It’s that time again: time for federal tax return preparers to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs) for the coming year. It’s no time to procrastinate, since 2021 PTINs will expire on Dec. 31. A valid PTIN is required for anyone who prepares—or...
by Lisa Monk & Associates LLC | Oct 21, 2021 | Tax Tips and News
Criminals pushing phishing scams impersonate a wide range of people and organizations to trick victims out of their private information and money. The seemingly endless flood of charity scams perhaps best demonstrates that there truly is no honor among thieves....
by Lisa Monk & Associates LLC | Oct 20, 2021 | Tax Tips and News
Businesses and individuals looking to recoup part of their capital spent on research and experimentation of products and processes now have a clearer roadmap on how to do that. The Internal Revenue Service has unveiled the Chief Counsel memorandum, laying out just...