Articles and Tax Tips

THIS MONTH'S FEATURED SUBSCRIBER ARTICLE: How to File Forms 1042-S Without Payee TIN's

This month's article addresses a hot topic. It provides you the exact steps you need to take to file Forms 1042-S when the payee has not or refuses to provide their TIN.

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TAX TIP OF THE WEEK: Reminder on Important W-2 Information Reporting Changes For This Filing Season

We just want to remind you about important W-2 information reporting changes that impact the current filing season. Please read on for what you need to know.

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TAX TIP OF THE WEEK: More Guidance for Avoiding 1099 Filing Related Penalties in 2017 Due to New Changes in Reporting Law

Last week we provided one tip for handling the new IRS update that makes it more likely you will be penalized for minor Form 1099 errors. This week, we provide an additional tip for penalty free filing under these recent changes in the law.

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THIS MONTH'S FEATURED SUBSCRIBER ARTICLE: Brand New Changes in 1099 Reporting Laws Increase Odds of Penalty - Here's What You Need to Know

A January 4, 2017 IRS update makes it more likely you will be penalized for otherwise minor errors made via your 1099 filing. Here is what you need to know.

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TAX TIP OF THE WEEK: Payee Doesn't Want to Provide TIN, What do you do?

The problem posed by payee’s reluctant to divulge their name and taxpayer identification number (TIN) is a common one. So what should you do in response? 

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TAX TIP OF THE WEEK: Determining Where Your Organization Has State Tax Reporting Responsibilities

More states than ever are seeking to assert their taxing authority over out-of-state companies doing in-state business regardless of whether those companies have a physical presence in the state. Are you prepared to respond?

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THIS MONTH'S FEATURED SUBSCRIBER ARTICLE: Important Reminder on Requesting Thirty Day Filing Extensions

There have been a number of huge changes in 1099 reporting laws as of late. Here's a reminder regarding one of the most important as we enter a very abbreviated and hectic filing season.

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TAX TIP OF THE WEEK: New Due Dates Just Announced for Form 1095-B and 1095-C Statements to Individuals.

As seems to be the case in recent years, the IRS is making changes to deadlines for key information returns; this time to Forms 1095 statements. Read on for what you need to know as this year's upcoming hectic filing season takes further shape.

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TAX TIP OF THE WEEK: What You Need to Know About New Form 1098-T Filing Updates

With all the news of late involving the accelerated filing season, new restrictions on requests for extensions, and more - it is nice to see that the concerns of AP pro's have been taken into account regarding at least one information return.

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TAX TIP OF THE WEEK: Tips to Help With Your 1094/1095 Health Care Information Reporting Responsibilities

If your organization is an applicable large employer, you must report information about the health care coverage offered to your full-time employees. Here are several tips to help you correctly file Forms 1094/1095:

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