TAX
RESOURCES
We provide a summary of important IRS information with links to serve as a guide to our clients.
Track Your Refund
You will Need:
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Social Security number or ITIN
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Your Filing Status
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The exact amount of your refund
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When to call the IRS?
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Most refunds are issued in less than 21 days; however there are instances where some require additional time and therefore you should only call under the following circumstances:
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It's been 21 days or more since you e-filed
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It's been 6 weeks or more since you paper mailed your return
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Or, in instances when "Where's My Refund" instructs you to contact the IRS
Important Tax Due Dates
March 2024
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March 15 | S Corporation income tax return due [Form 1120-S]
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March 15 | S Corporation income tax return extension due [Form 7004]
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March 15 | Partnership income tax return due [Form 1065]
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March 15 | Partnership income tax return extension due [Form 7004]
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April 2024
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April 15 | Individual income tax return due [Form 1040 and 1040NR]
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April 15 | Individual income tax return extension due [Form 4868]
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April 15 | Corporation income tax return due [Form 1120]
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April 15 | Corporation income tax return extension due [Form 1040-ES]
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September 2024
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September 16 | S corporation income tax return extended [Form 1120S]
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September 16 | Partnership income tax return extended due date [Form 1065]
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October 2024
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October 15 | Individual income tax return extended due date [Form 1040 and 1040NR]
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October 15 | Corporation income tax return extended due date [Form 1120]
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2024 Estimated Tax Due Dates
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1st quarter payment - April 15, 2024
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2nd quarter payment - June 16, 2024
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3rd quarter payment - September 16, 2024
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4th quarter payment - December 16, 2024, for C Corporations - or January 14, 2024, for individuals.
2024 Tax Rates
The 2024 Standard Deduction Amounts are as follows:
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$14,600 Single Taxpayers and Married Filing Separately
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$29,200 Married Jointly & Surviving Spouses
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$21,900 Head of Household
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The 2024 Individual Taxpayers Tax Rates are as follows:
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10% for single individuals up to $11,600; for married individuals filing jointly up to $23,200; for heads of households up to $16,550
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12% for single individuals $11,601 to $47,150; for married individuals filing jointly $23,201 to $94,300; for heads of households $16,551 to $63,100
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22% for single individuals $47,151 to $100,525; for married individuals filing jointly $94,301 to $201,050; for heads of households $63,101 to $100,500
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24% for single individuals $100,526 to $191,950; for married individuals filing jointly $201,051 to $383,900; for heads of households $100,501 to $191,950
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32% for single individuals $191,951 to $243,725; for married individuals filing jointly $383,901 to $487,450; for heads of households $191,951 to $243,700
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35% for single individuals $243,726 to $609,350/$365,600; for married individuals filing jointly $487,451 to $731,200; for heads of households $243,701 to $609,350
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37% for single individuals $609,351/$365,601 or more; for married individuals filing jointly $731,201 or more; for heads of households $609,351 or more
Social Security Tax Rates
Social Security
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Social Security Maximum Taxable Earnings $168,600
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Social Security Tax Rate: Employers 6.2%
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Social Security Tax Rate: Employees 6.2%​
Medicare:
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Medicare Maximum Taxable Earnings Unlimited
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Medicare Tax Rate: Employers 1.45%
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Medicare Tax Rate: Employees 1.45%​
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Social Security and Medicare Tax Rate: Self-Employed 15.3%
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Social Security & Medicare:
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Social Security and Medicare Tax Rate: Self-Employed 15.3%
Keeping Your Records
The length of time you should keep a document depends on the action, expense, or event which the document records.
Below is a guide to help you keep the necessary documentation required by the IRS.
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Keep records for 3 years if situations (4), (5), and (6) below do not apply to you.
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Keep records for 3 years from the date you filed your original return or 2 years from the date you paid the tax, whichever is later, if you file a claim for credit or refund after you file your return.
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Keep records for 7 years if you file a claim for a loss from worthless securities or bad debt deduction.
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Keep records for 6 years if you do not report income that you should report, and it is more than 25% of the gross income shown on your return.
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Keep records indefinitely if you do not file a return.
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Keep records indefinitely if you file a fraudulent return.
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Keep employment tax records for at least 4 years after the date that the tax becomes due or is paid, whichever is later.
IRS Forms & Publications
A list of IRS forms and publications have been added here with links for your convenience.
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Employment Forms:
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Form W4 Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate - CLICK HERE
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Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification - CLICK HERE
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Tax Payer Identification Number Forms:
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Form W9 (US Residents) - CLICK HERE
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Form W-8BEN (Non-Residents) - CLICK HERE
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