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IRS: International Fraud Awareness Week highlights how to report fraud; taxpayer protection against scams, schemes

As part of International Fraud Awareness Week, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers how to report tax-related fraud in their community to protect personal and financial information from scam artists and tax schemes. During International Fraud Awareness Week, Nov. 17-23, the IRS Office of Fraud Enforcement and IRS Criminal Investigation aim to raise awareness of fraud, [...]

By Steve Evans|2024-11-18T17:21:19+00:00November 18th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

73% of Employees Want More Education on Company Benefits

HR managers say they spend 12 hours on average, or more than one-fourth of their week, on payroll and benefit-related administrative tasks–with 27% of them spending 20 hours or more. Are human resources (HR) teams spending a disproportionate amount of time on administration? That is one of the finding in the 2024 State of Employee Financial [...]

By Steve Evans|2024-10-28T14:03:15+00:00October 28th, 2024|Business Finance|0 Comments

HEALTH INSURANCE

Our firm offers health insurance through the MarketPlace with an open enrollment period of November 1, 2024 through January 15, 2025. We also offer life insurance and medicare supplemental insurance that you can enroll in at any time of the year. Medicare Advantage (Part C) Medicare Advantage plans provide Medicare coverage through private health insurance [...]

By Steve Evans|2024-10-21T13:54:16+00:00October 21st, 2024|Personal Finance|0 Comments

Economic Update: What Homebuyers and Sellers Need to Know (Week Ending October 12, 2024)

As we move further into October, the latest economic news offers critical insights for homebuyers and sellers. Staying informed on inflation, stock markets, and mortgage rates can help you make well-timed decisions in this evolving real estate market. Let’s break down what this week’s data means for you. Inflation Update: Cooling but Still Present This [...]

By Steve Evans|2024-10-14T13:57:01+00:00October 14th, 2024|Personal Finance|0 Comments

4 DEI Lessons from the Paris Olympics That Can Help Entrepreneurs Succeed

The 2024 Olympics showcased numerous instances of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Here are some DEI takeaways that entrepreneurs can implement in their businesses today. For the very first time, the world witnessed the first all-black podium in women's gymnastics Olympic history. Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade joined Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles from Team USA [...]

By Steve Evans|2024-10-07T15:26:03+00:00October 7th, 2024|Business Finance|0 Comments

IRS opens new process for payroll companies, third-party payers to help clients resolve incorrect claims for the Employee Retention Credit

The IRS is opening a supplemental claim process to help third-party payers and their clients resolve incorrect claims for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). Third-party payers report and pay clients’ federal employment taxes under the third-party payer’s Employer Identification Number. They handle clients’ payroll and tax reporting duties. Some of these TPPs filed ERC claims for multiple [...]

By Steve Evans|2024-09-30T15:50:38+00:00September 30th, 2024|Business Finance|0 Comments

Home Appraisal Amount Vs. Loan Amount: How an Appraisal Impacts the Selling Price and Mortgage

Dear Friends, Colleagues & Clients, Understanding how a home appraisal influences the selling price and mortgage amount is essential for anyone in the real estate market. Whether you're buying, selling, or refinancing a home, appraisals play a crucial role in determining the property's fair market value, directly impacting the loan amount you can secure. What [...]

By Steve Evans|2024-09-16T13:39:32+00:00September 16th, 2024|Personal Finance|0 Comments

Disaster tax relief: What taxpayers need to know

Tax relief is available for people living in areas declared disasters by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. To find out if an area qualifies for disaster tax relief, check IRS news from around the nation. Affected taxpayers have more time to file and pay If people live at an address in an area that qualifies for [...]

By Steve Evans|2024-06-25T13:29:27+00:00June 25th, 2024|Personal Finance|0 Comments

RS wins Certificate of Excellence in Accountability Report award for second year running

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced for the second consecutive year it has received a prestigious award honoring the highest quality in financial management and performance reporting from the AGA, an association that connects and empowers financial-related professionals who support government. In a ceremony held on May 16, the AGA presented the IRS its [...]

By Steve Evans|2024-05-21T12:58:41+00:00May 21st, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

The IRS Never Goes Phishing

Phishing is the practice of sending fraudulent communications disguised to appear to be from a reputable source. These attacks, usually through email but increasingly through text messages, are an attempt to try to steal personal and financial information. The IRS does not request personal or financial information from taxpayers by email. This includes any type of electronic communication, [...]

By Steve Evans|2024-01-22T17:26:53+00:00January 22nd, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

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