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TaxMama® – Free Tax Advice Where Taxes Are FunTaxMama’s® TaxQuips – Your Tax Money at Work
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It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® .
Today TaxMama® wants to talk to you about how the IRS is spending some of the money they got from the Inflation Reduction Act
Dear Family,
When Congress granted the IRS about $80 billion dollars as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), I heard a lot of screaming and griping. Especially concerns about more aggressive collections and audit actions.
On the other hand, we have all had our complain...2023-08-1000 minTaxMama® – Free Tax Advice Where Taxes Are FunTaxMama’s® TaxQuips Is Your Business a Hobby?
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It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® .
Today TaxMama® wants to talk to you about your business.
Dear Family,
We are getting a lot of questions from tax pros and taxpayers about businesses that keep showing losses. Is the IRS going to look at them and disallow them as businesses – treating them like hobbies?
First let me explain why this is important from a tax reporting perspective.
A business can deduct all its legitimate operating e...2023-05-2500 minTaxMama® – Free Tax Advice Where Taxes Are FunTaxMama’s® TaxQuips Should you Consult a Tax Pro
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It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® .
Today TaxMama® wants to talk to you about some questions people have asked TaxMama® after making major financial moves and ending up with extra taxes – or none of the tax breaks they were counting on.
Dear Family,
Well, we’ve survived the April 18th deadline! Many of us are taking a breather. But there is still a lot more work to do. Aside from getting your more complex information to your tax pro...2023-04-2400 minTaxMama® – Free Tax Advice Where Taxes Are FunTaxMama’s® TaxQuips Your Tax Dollars at Workhttps://taxmama.audioacrobat.com/download/taxmama-IRS-Strategic-Plan.mp3
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® .
Today TaxMama® wants to talk to you about the new IRS Strategic Plan for using the $80 billon budget effectively – based on feedback they have received .
Dear Family,
Last week the IRS released their 150 page strategic plan on how to use their $80 billion allocation over the next 10 years. The plan has 5 objectives:
Dramatically improve services to help taxpayers meet their obligations and receive th...2023-04-1000 minTaxMama® – Free Tax Advice Where Taxes Are FunTaxMama’s® TaxQuips Common Errors This Seasonhttps://taxmama.audioacrobat.com/download/taxmama-Common-Errors.mp3
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® .
Today TaxMama® wants to talk to you about errors people have been making in their tax returns this year.
Dear Family,
My goodness, it’s already Spring!
The first day, here in Southern California is mostly gray, threatening to rain…but not quite making good on the threat beyond a few sprinkles. Tomorrow, expect the deluge. I hope your spring is...2023-03-2100 minTaxMama® – Free Tax Advice Where Taxes Are FunTaxMama’s® TaxQuips Ask First Act Laterhttps://taxmama.audioacrobat.com/download/taxmama-Ask-First-Act-Later.mp3
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® .
Today TaxMama® wants to suggest that you get advice FIRST before making major financial moves.
Dear Family,
Let’s start with the big thing this weekend – changing the clocks to Daylight Savings Time. Remember the old adage “Fall back; spring forward.” So that means we set the clocks forward one hour in order to get more daylight at the end of the day. A few US...2023-03-1000 minTaxMama® – Free Tax Advice Where Taxes Are FunTaxMama’s® TaxQuips What is the IRS Doing For You Lately?Listen to the podcast here
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It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® .
Today TaxMama® wants to let you know what kind of support you can expect from the IRS this year – if any.
Dear Family,
As you understand so well, since COVID19, it’s gotten harder than ever to reach a live person at the IRS. And especially someone who has enough training a...2023-02-1400 minTaxMama® – Free Tax Advice Where Taxes Are FunTaxMama’s® TaxQuips Important Considerations for Your 2022 Tax Returnhttps://taxmama.audioacrobat.com/download/taxmama-Your-2022-Tax-Return.mp3
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® . Today TaxMama® wants to alert you to issues that will affect your tax return filing, and perhaps tax planning, during 2023
Dear Family,
Where does the time go?!
Sorry to be posting so late – but the days just seem to flash by. Are you feeling the same sensation?
One reason each day is so full, is there are constant updates that I have to read, o...2023-02-0600 minTaxMama® – Free Tax Advice Where Taxes Are FunEverything You Want to Know About the EA Exam 2023-2024
We are starting another EA Exam testing year on May 1, 2023.
With all the IRS office closures, unopened mail and with IRS phone lines having super long waits, the skills of an Enrolled Agent are more valuable than EVER! This is a great time to improve your tax and representation skills and become an enrolled agent!
Learn all about this IRS exam.
Watch this free 2022 video webinar (last year’s version):
Everything You Want to Know About the EA Exam –
But Were Afraid to Ask...2023-02-0300 min
TaxMamas TaxQuipsTaxMamaâs® TaxQuips December 2023 Roundup
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® .
Today TaxMama® wants to alert you to some major tax news taking place before the year ends.
Dear Family,
As we come to the end of an incredibly busy year, there is still so much going on.
Congress worked through the night to pass a 4,155 page Omnibus Act to get the budget passed. It’s on its way to the President for signature.
They are also on their way to pass a S...2022-12-2200 minTaxMamas TaxQuips: Tax QuipsTaxMama’s® TaxQuips December 2023 Roundup
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® .
Today TaxMama® wants to alert you to some major tax news taking place before the year ends.
Dear Family,
As we come to the end of an incredibly busy year, there is still so much going on.
Congress worked through the night to pass a 4,155 page Omnibus Act to get the budget passed. It’s on its way to the President for signature.
They are also on their way to pass a S...2022-12-2200 minTaxMamas TaxQuips: Tax Quipstaxmama-Deadline_Coming
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® .
Today TaxMama® wants to talk to you about the very last filing deadline for calendar year taxpayers filing 2021 tax returns.
Dear Family,
The time has come, the Walrus said, to speak of many things.
Of needless delays, sad tales and ignoring all the nagging pings.
(apologies to Charles Lutwidge Dodgson)
The good news is, you have a couple of extra days to finish filing all your 2021 final returns - until Monday, October 17, 2022, instead of October 15th.
2022-10-1200 minTaxMamas TaxQuipstaxmama-Deadline_Coming
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® .
Today TaxMama® wants to talk to you about the very last filing deadline for calendar year taxpayers filing 2021 tax returns.
Dear Family,
The time has come, the Walrus said, to speak of many things.
Of needless delays, sad tales and ignoring all the nagging pings.
(apologies to Charles Lutwidge Dodgson)
The good news is, you have a couple of extra days to finish filing all your 2021 final returns - until Monday, October 17, 2022, instead of October 15th.
2022-10-1200 minTaxMamas TaxQuipsTaxMamaâs® TaxQuips An Upcoming Deadline - AND Is it Really the IRS at my Door?
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® .
Today TaxMama® wants to talk to you about some imminent deadlines – and about the IRS dropping by your place of business.
Dear Family,
This year has flown by so quickly. I blinked and now it’s almost autumn.
First, the upcoming deadline – September 15th is the final filing deadline for calendar year (December 31st) partnerships and S corporations.
Let me be clear. There are no more extensions. So if you haven’t gotten all your informa...2022-09-0900 minTaxMamas TaxQuipsTaxMamaâs® TaxQuips Inflation Bill Highlights and More
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® .
Today TaxMama® wants talk to give you some basics about the new Inflation Reduction Act. And some observations.
Dear Family,
By now, you are aware that President Biden has signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. Although there are 273 pages to this Bill, only a few issues may affect you directly. I will give you more details about this Bill in the next couple of weeks. Meanwhile, here are the highlights:
Extending the Premium Tax Credits (buying...2022-08-1800 minTaxMamas TaxQuips: Tax QuipsTaxMama’s® TaxQuips Flaw in the Tax Law - Casualties
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® .
Today TaxMama® wants talk to you about a big flaw in the current tax laws.
Dear Family,
It’s summer! Can you believe the year is going by so quickly?
The past month has been a whirlwind with teaching, taking classes and even going to a live, in-person CSTC Tax Symposium in Reno. It’s the first time since early 2000 that I have had the opportunity to meet friends, peers, students and TaxMama®...2022-07-0700 minTaxMamas TaxQuipsTaxMamaâs® TaxQuips Flaw in the Tax Law - Casualties
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® .
Today TaxMama® wants talk to you about a big flaw in the current tax laws.
Dear Family,
It’s summer! Can you believe the year is going by so quickly?
The past month has been a whirlwind with teaching, taking classes and even going to a live, in-person CSTC Tax Symposium in Reno. It’s the first time since early 2000 that I have had the opportunity to meet friends, peers, students and TaxMama®...2022-07-0700 minTaxMamas TaxQuipsTaxMamaâs® TaxQuips IRS Changes and Notes
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® .
Today TaxMama® wants talk to you about an eclectic set of tidbits about IRS changes and news.
Dear Family,
Recently, the IRS started releasing updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about different topics. They didn’t actually add new information or change any procedures. But did add more clarifications (look for the updated date next to the FAQ):
The most important information for people still waiting for their 2020 and 2021 tax returns to be processed can be fou...2022-05-3000 minTaxMamas TaxQuipsGiving and Receiving
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® .
Today TaxMama® wants talk to you about an issue raised by Jean Mammen, EA. She says that right around now, there is so much going on, helping refugees, the homeless, and others who have experienced adversity. So, let me give you some quick tips about the tax laws related to gifts.
Dear Family,
These are the questions raised by Jean Mammen, EA.
Here are some basic responses, with links to more details:
2022-05-0200 minTaxMamas TaxQuipsTaxMamaâs® TaxQuips Tax Season Issues You Raised
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com.®
Today TaxMama® wants talk to you about some of the common questions you raised in the TaxMama® Tax Forum.
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Dear Family,
Tax Season is always a frustrating time for taxpayers – and tax professionals. These last two seasons were the worst. Aside from confusing law changes that took affect as a result of the COVID19 pandemic; the pandemic also forced IRS staff to abandon workstations and...2022-04-2600 minTaxMamas TaxQuips: Tax QuipsTaxMama’s® TaxQuips 2022 Filing Deadline Tips
Honoring Ramadan, Easter, Passover
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com®
Today TaxMama® wants talk to you about changes to this year’s filing season that you may have missed – or forgotten about.
Honoring Ramadan, Easter, Passover
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com®
Today TaxMama® wants talk to you about changes to this year’s filing season that you may have missed – or forgotten about.
Dear Family,
We are getting clos...2022-04-1200 minTaxMamas TaxQuipsTaxMamaâs® TaxQuips 2022 Filing Deadline Tips
Honoring Ramadan, Easter, Passover
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com®
Today TaxMama® wants talk to you about changes to this year’s filing season that you may have missed – or forgotten about.
Honoring Ramadan, Easter, Passover
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com®
Today TaxMama® wants talk to you about changes to this year’s filing season that you may have missed – or forgotten about.
Dear Family,
We are getting clos...2022-04-1200 minTaxMamas TaxQuips: Tax QuipsPremature Filings and Current Payments
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com®
Today TaxMama® wants to talk to you about filing your tax return before you have all the information and to address all the money you’re going to need by April 18th .
Dear Family,
STOP! PLEASE, PLEASE STOP!
TaxMama® is getting more questions than ever before from people who have already filed their tax returns – then learned about missing W-2s, 1099s, investment income and whatever...2022-03-2200 minTaxMamas TaxQuipsPremature Filings and Current Payments
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com®
Today TaxMama® wants to talk to you about filing your tax return before you have all the information and to address all the money you’re going to need by April 18th .
Dear Family,
STOP! PLEASE, PLEASE STOP!
TaxMama® is getting more questions than ever before from people who have already filed their tax returns – then learned about missing W-2s, 1099s, investment income and whatever...2022-03-2200 minTaxMamas TaxQuipsTaxMamaâs® TaxQuips Are You In Business?
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com®
TodayTaxMama® wants to talk to you about all those pesky 1099Ks that you’re receiving this year.
Dear Family,
We’re getting questions from people who have suddenly started getting 1099Ks from their various casual sales – like Etsy, eBay, PayPal, Zelle, and other bank-like sources where they send or receive money.
Why are they getting these 1099Ks this year? The IRS dropped the reporting threshold to payments of $60...2022-03-0100 minTaxMamas TaxQuips: Tax QuipsTaxMama’s® TaxQuips Are You In Business?
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com®
TodayTaxMama® wants to talk to you about all those pesky 1099Ks that you’re receiving this year.
Dear Family,
We’re getting questions from people who have suddenly started getting 1099Ks from their various casual sales – like Etsy, eBay, PayPal, Zelle, and other bank-like sources where they send or receive money.
Why are they getting these 1099Ks this year? The IRS dropped the reporting threshold to payments of $60...2022-03-0100 minTaxMamas TaxQuipsTaxMamaâs® TaxQuips IRS E-File is Open Today The IRS Goes Online! Courtesy of VectorStock.com
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com®
Today TaxMama® wants to address some of your concerns.
Dear Family,
First of all, let’s start with the news you’ve been waiting to hear.
The IRS efiling system is officially open today.
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So anything you submitted to the tax software companies earlier – or from now on, can get transmitted immediately. No doubt, there will be glitches for a while – but not as many as last year, when Congr...2022-01-2400 minTaxMamas TaxQuipsTaxMamaâs® TaxQuips Things to do in January 2022
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® – Today TaxMama® wants talk to you about steps to take this month, and things to watch out for – even if they are annoying.
Dear Family,
2022 came rushing upon us so quickly. Did you also feel that it was just January of 2021 – and suddenly, we’re facing another new year? I blinked!
Let’s look at the some of the good and bad things that we are facing.
1) The IRS has si...2022-01-1000 minTaxMamas TaxQuipsTaxMamaâs® TaxQuips Goodbye 2021
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® –
Today TaxMama® wants talk to you about some year-end tips and ideas to get ready for next year.
Dear Family,
This year is coming to a close remarkably fast. It seems it was just January one blink ago – and now, it’s nearly over.
This year has been filled with lots of small and major successes for my students, family and friends. T...2021-12-2700 minTaxMamas TaxQuipsNavigating the California Employee vs Independent Contractor MazeSubtitle: Playing 10 Questions with California’s Employment Development Department about How to Onboard Former Freelancers Since the California Legislature passed Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) in September of 2019, the rules regard who is and who is not an employee in this state have gotten ever more stringent – and confusing. Why confusing? Because there was a very loud roar from several industries whose workers’ statuses were so severely compromised by this Bill. I remember being at the 2019 CSEA State Tax Agency Liaison Meeting (STALM) in Sacramento after the bill was signed...2021-10-1800 minTaxMamas TaxQuipsTaxMamaâs® TaxQuips Ready or Not â Time is Up! It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com.Today TaxMama® wants talk to you about the final income filing deadline for this year’s tax returns. Dear Family, Every year we get to this point in time. Getting down to the wire. In private social media forums, tax professionals are posting notes and screams of frustration, dealing with clients showing up at the last minute with surprise income, off-handedly mentioning – Oh, I sold that property last year, or mention of an LLC they op...2021-10-1400 min
The Growth Minded AccountantEpisode 4: You Don't Need to Recreate the Wheel feat. Eva Rosenberg, EA, MBA – TaxMama®Join us to hear CountingWorks PRO CEO/Founder Lee Reams II and industry influencer Eva Rosenberg, EA, MBA, otherwise known as TaxMama® and dean of www.IRSExams.school, dive into the accountant practice marketing "wheel". They will share their background and experiences, common mistakes made by professionals and how to avoid them, the state of the industry, work-life balance for professionals, and much more. 2021-09-1455 minTaxMamas TaxQuipsTaxMamaâs® TaxQuips IRS Unemployment Refunds Alert It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com®. Today TaxMama® wants talk to you about the unemployment refund checks the IRS has started to send out. Yours may be on the way! Dear Family, In today’s TaxQuip, I want to reach taxpayers who prepare your own tax returns. Please share this with anyone else who is affected. Let’s do a little recap on the current situation: Long after millions of taxpayers filed their tax returns (Amer...2021-08-3100 minTaxMamas TaxQuipsTaxMamaâs® TaxQuips Where are your Refunds? It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com®.Today TaxMama® wants talk to you about the biggest question out there – Where is my #$#DE Refund? Dear Family, Are you still waiting for your IRS refund? Has it been 3, 4, 6 months since you filed your tax return, and you’re still singing, “where oh where has my poor refund gone. Where oh where can it be?” Well, the good news is – you’re not alone. 2021-08-0400 minTaxMamas TaxQuipsTaxMamaâs® TaxQuips IRS Improvements Summer of 2021 Listen to the podcast hereOr watch it on YouTube tomorrow It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® – today TaxMama® wants to tell you about resources that are opening up for you on the IRS website. Dear Family, The IRS was busy last week, issuing announcements people have been waiting for about the advance payment of the Child Tax Credit this summer. The IRS will pay half the total credit amount in advance monthly payments. You will claim the other half when you file y...2021-06-2100 minTaxMamas TaxQuipsTaxMamaâs® TaxQuips Updates and Due Dates
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® –
Today TaxMama® wants to remind you about tomorrow’s due date – June 15th.
Dear Family,
With two topsy turvy tax years due to COVID19, it’s harder to keep track of deadlines.
But, for the rest of this year, all deadlines are the same as they have been historically, unless you live in a federally declared disaster area. https://www...2021-06-1400 minTaxMamas TaxQuipsTaxMamaâs® TaxQuips June is Busting out all OverTo listen to the podcast – click here
It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® – today TaxMama® wants to give you some strategies or recommendations about how to deal with the retroactive changes from the American Rescue Act.
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Dear Family,
When Congress passed the American Rescue Act, they included some tax provisions that affected tax returns that had already been filed by millions of...2021-06-0300 min
CPA Review & MoreInterview with Eva Rosenberg, The TaxMama - Episode 004In this episode, Eva Rosenberg, the TaxMama® stops in and talks a little about her book “The Trump Tax Cut," the Enrolled Agent (EA) Exam and her Enrolled Agent IRS Exam Review Course. Eva is nationally known for her expertise in the area of taxation. About Eva Rosenberg http://taxmama.com/about/ Find her book at http://thetrumptaxplanbook.com IRS Exams Enrolled Agent Exam Review https://irsexams.school/ Yaeger CPA Review http://yaegercpareview.comContact us podcast@yaegercpareview.com2019-02-2647 min