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‘09 Tax calendar released — with corrections


January 7, 2009 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Communication, IRS regs, Special report, Tax compliance

IRS’ new calendar with ‘09 due dates is out. But you may not have the right version.

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IRS address changes you need to know now


December 23, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Communication, Hiring & training staff, IRS regs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tax compliance

IRS is changing several of its “lockbox” addresses. And companies in 23 states are affected.

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Are you sure you wouldn’t fall for the latest scam?


December 17, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Best practices, Communication, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tax compliance

Think twice before you respond to any e-mails you get from IRS.

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IRS changes how you handle certain year-end reporting


December 17, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: IRS regs, Special report, Tax compliance

Just in time for year-end, IRS has thrown a rule change at you.

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IRS drops interest rates — for now


December 11, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Communication, IRS regs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tax compliance

If you’re due back an overage — or need to make good on an accidental underpayment — take note of the latest announcement from IRS.

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Is it time to ask for updated W-9s?


December 10, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: 1099s, Best practices, Communication, Hiring & training staff, IRS regs, In this week's e-newsletter, Internal controls, Latest news & views, Tax compliance

Any A/P pro worth his or her spreadsheets knows that a little pre-year-end prep can make the entire process easier. But is it worth it to ask every vendor for an updated W-9?

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Did IRS’ ‘honor system’ for independent contractors work?


December 9, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: 1099s, Communication, IRS regs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tax compliance

Last year, IRS began telling suspected under-reporters of income that they should either refile their 1040s, or ask payers to “fix” their 1099s. Did it actually work?

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E-filing wave gains more momentum: Are you on board?


December 8, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: 1099s, Best practices, Electronic payments, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tax compliance

Companies using e-filing for their federal tax returns set a new record in ‘08.

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IRS ponders FIRE system improvements


December 4, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: 1099s, Best practices, Communication, IRS regs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

Don’t laugh: IRS is looking to modernize. One of the first items on its to-do list is updating the FIRE system for electronic filing of returns and information reports.

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‘09 Mileage rate released


November 25, 2008 by Carol Katarsky
Posted in: Communication, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, T&E, Tax compliance

IRS is keeping you on your toes: The second change in six months was just announced.

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