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Tax Filing Season Start - Did You Know?
The IRS has announced that the individual tax filing season will start on Friday, February 12, 2021 and the current deadline to file 2020 tax returns and pay any taxes owed is Thursday, April 15, 2021.
Although the IRS systems open for processing on February 12, you do not have to wait until then to begin preparing for your tax return.
2021 Mileage Rate Changes
Starting on Jan. 1, 2021, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:
- 56 cents per mile of business travel driven, a decrease of 1.5 cents from the rate for 2020.
- 16 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes (for qualified active duty members of the Armed Forces), a decrease of 1 cent from the rate for 2020.
- 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations, remaining unchanged from 2020.
You may also have the option of calculating the actual costs of using your vehicle rather than using the standard mileage rates.
IRS & Treasury Delivering Second Round of Stimulus Payments – Did You Know?
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, the federal government has authorized a second round of 2020-2021 Economic Impact Payments (EIPs, also called stimulus payments) for many Americans. The IRS has already begun sending these new EIPs by direct deposit and mailed checks.
In most cases, individuals with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $75,000 or below will receive a new EIP of $600. Joint filers with a combined AGI of $150,000 or less will generally get $600 apiece. In addition, many households may receive additional payments of $600 per qualifying child. Those with higher incomes may receive a smaller EIP or no payment at all. Note that dependents age 17 or older are not eligible for EIPs.
The vast majority of eligible Americans, including everyone who received a previous 2020 EIP, should receive these new stimulus payments automatically. There is no need to call the IRS or your bank. Simply watch for a direct deposit to your bank account, an IRS check in the mail or, in some cases, a prepaid debit card in a white envelope bearing an official U.S. Treasury seal.
For various reasons, some people who qualify for these EIPs may not receive automatic payments. If you believe you are entitled to a payment but do not receive one, a tax professional may help you claim the amount you are owed as a credit on your 2020 tax return.
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How to Set Yourself Up for a Hassle-Free Tax Season (1/4)
By taking a few simple steps now, you can greatly reduce uncertainty and stress during the upcoming 2020 tax filing season. These actions will help set you up to complete your return efficiently, without unpleasant surprises:
Gather Documents Showing Wage, Business And Other Income
If you work as an employee, you should receive a W-2 from your employer(s) by early February, showing your earnings for the year and the total tax withheld from your paychecks. If you are self-employed (including gig economy work) or own a business, you should receive 1099 forms from your clients showing fees paid to you.
Interest and dividend income, along with royalties from past work, are also reported on 1099 forms. Recipients of unemployment benefits (including $600 federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance payments) and/or taxable Social Security benefits should receive a year-end statement detailing these payments as well. Store all of these documents with your tax records.
How to Set Yourself Up for a Hassle-Free Tax Season (3/4)
By taking a few simple steps now, you can greatly reduce uncertainty and stress during the 2020 tax filing season. These actions will help set you up to complete your return efficiently, without unpleasant surprises:
Be Aware of Refund Interest And Stimulus Payments
Because the processing of some tax refunds was delayed in 2020 due to the pandemic, the IRS paid interest to many refund recipients. Unlike refunds themselves, these interest payments are classified as taxable income. If you received a tax refund interest payment, the IRS will send you Form 1099-INT in January, which you will need when preparing your return.
Recipients of a 2020 Economic Income Payment (EIP, also called a stimulus payment) should have also received IRS Notice 1444, Your Economic Impact Payment. Make sure to keep this notice handy. If your EIP amount was lower than it should have been, Notice 1444 will give you the information you need to claim a tax refund for the balance owed to you.
How to Set Yourself Up for a Hassle-Free Tax Season (2/4)
By taking a few simple steps now, you can greatly reduce uncertainty and stress during the 2020 tax filing season. These actions will help set you up to complete your return efficiently, without unpleasant surprises:
Organize Records of Other Potentially Taxable Transactions
The sale of major assets like stock, a house or any other “big ticket” item may yield a taxable capital gain. Many cryptocurrency transactions (such as buying and selling Bitcoin) also have tax implications, since the IRS classifies cryptocurrencies as property. Make sure you have complete records of all your significant financial and property transactions during 2020.
How to Set Yourself Up for a Hassle-Free Tax Season (4/4)
By taking a few simple steps now, you can greatly reduce uncertainty and stress during the 2020 tax filing season. These actions will help set you up to complete your return efficiently, without unpleasant surprises:
Start Early!
The IRS opens for tax filing season tomorrow, February 12th. With all the unpredictability of life during a pandemic, staying ahead of the tax game is more important than ever. Assemble your records as soon as possible. If you have any questions, a tax advisor can help you identify and organize the documents you need. Tax professionals will have far greater availability early in the tax season than at the last minute.
Where's My Refund? - Did You Know?
You can use the IRS 'Where's my Refund' (https://www.irs.gov/refunds) tool to check the status of your refund. The 'Where's my Refund' tool is updated once daily, usually overnight. Your status is generally available within 24 hours upon the IRS receiving your e-filed return. If you have filed a paper return, the IRS is currently experiencing processing delays for paper filed returns, but will process them in the order received.
IRS Extends Filing and Payment Deadlines Due in April – Did You Know?
In response to the pandemic, the IRS has extended both the 2021 federal income tax filing and payment deadlines for individual taxpayers. Here are the important details:
- The filing deadline for 2020 federal individual income tax returns has been automatically moved from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021.
- The payment deadline for individual taxpayers to pay their 2020 tax due has also been automatically extended from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021. This extension also applies to those who pay self-employment tax.
- The same extension does not apply to estimated tax payments with the due date of April 15, 2021. (For most payers of estimated taxes, this is their first-quarter payment for 2021).
Taxpayers do not need to file any additional forms or call the IRS to qualify for this automatic federal tax filing and payment relief. Individual taxpayers who need additional time to file beyond the May 17 deadline can request a filing extension to October 15, but this does not include an extension to pay.
