by Leif Jensen | Jan 10, 2024 | Investing |
As of this writing mortgage rates are over 8% for a 30-year fixed, and over 7% for a 15 year. Auto loans range from over 5% to over 14% based on credit scores. Money market rates from major banks range in the 4.3% range. So, I am thrilled that I was able to lock in a...
by Leif Jensen | Jan 8, 2024 | Rant |
Employee Retention Credit claims Taxpayers should be aware of aggressive pitches from scammers who promote large refunds related to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The warning follows blatant attempts by promoters to con ineligible people to claim the credit. The...
by Leif Jensen | Jan 3, 2024 | Rant |
If the IRS determines that fraud exists, fraud penalties could be applied to the additional tax accessed. The fraud penalty is an additional tax of 75% of the portion of the underpayment attributable to the fraud. Filing 941-X or 94-X will not necessarily alleviate...
by Leif Jensen | Dec 20, 2023 | Rant |
If you are claiming after the fact ERC refunds you need to amend filed payroll tax returns. The IRS has issued special statues of limitations for amending: For 2020 payroll tax returns, statute closes 4-15-24 For 2021 payroll tax returns, statue closes 04-15-25 If...
by Leif Jensen | Dec 18, 2023 | Rant |
Due to the perceived popularity of the ERC firms have been popping up and promoting the ERC. While this has been going on the IRS has been issuing advisory warnings of third parties promoting improper ERC claims to employers who may or may not qualify for the ERC. ...