On Friday, January 16th, the Internal Revenue Service announced a delay to the start of the tax filing season until February 12th. Normally, the IRS opens for the season mid-late January. The reason given for the delay is so that the IRS’s systems can be updated to handle tax changes from December 27th and the second round of stimulus payments.
Government Aid Amidst COVID-19
As of 5:00p on March 25, 2020, pursuant to Governor’s orders for “nonessential” services, our office has ceased all in-person activities. We have retained a core staff and will continue to prepare taxes and communicate via email. If you need to reach us, we will have limited phone accessibility. We appreciate your patience as we attempt to operate at less than full capacity.
Choosing a Tax Professional
As tax season quickly approaches, one of the many decisions to be made is: who will prepare my tax return? Whether you’re in the market for a professional tax preparer or have an established relationship with one, you should know what the various designations mean. Currently, the most common designations are the Enrolled Agent (EA) and the Certified Public Accountant (CPA).