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2024 and 2025 by the Numbers
Many numbers we use in our profession are indexed for inflation. The effective date for many of these inflation calculations is August 31st. This chart contains the amounts for 2024 and 2025 for many items we deal with on a regular basis. These amo... Compiled by David L. Mellem, EA
Tax Appointment Worksheet
The tax appointment worksheet is a tool to help you gather the needed information for new and returning clients for the 2024 tax year. This year’s worksheet has been enhanced to reflect the changes i... Compiled by Mary Mellem, EA
Digital Asset Final Regulations: What Tax Professionals Need to Know
In 2021, Public Law 117-58, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, §80603, required brokers to report transactions involving digital assets similar to stocks. This includes information on sale pr... Tynisa (Ty) Gaines, EA (She/Her)
When Submitting a Tax Return Is Good Enough Versus When It Is Not
In recent years, taxpayers have had a dizzying array of court cases which define when a tax return is filed versus when it is not. Last year, on March 10, 2023, the full panel of the US Court of Appea... David Woods, EA, USTCP
Decoding IRS Transcripts: Navigating the Maze for Better Tax Resolution and Audit Preparedness
Aspect-Based Sentiment Analysis: Insights from r/IRS Subreddit I analyzed tax community sentiments regarding Internal Revenue Service (IRS) transcripts from 927 “hot” posts from the r/IRS (Internal Revenue Service News, and Taxpayer Disputes) subreddit, which is one of the largest online forums comprising tax professionals with more than 79,000 members. This subreddit serves as a hub for discussions, queries, and experiences... Dr. Desai, EA