2022

Small businesses can benefit from the work opportunity tax credit

IRS Tax Tip 2022-70, May 5, 2022 The work opportunity tax credit is a federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain target groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment. This credit is available for wages paid to certain individuals who begin work on or before December 31, 2025. Here’s more information about the …

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Many tax-exempt organizations must file information returns by May 16, 2022

IRS Tax Tip 2022-69, May 4, 2022 Even though organizations like charities and foundations may be tax-exempt, the IRS still requires them to file certain information every year. For many of these exempt organizations, the deadline to file their 2021 information return is Monday, May 16, 2022. Here are the forms they may need to …

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IRS sends CP2100 and 2100A notices when payers need to correct backup withholding errors

IRS Tax Tip 2022-67, May 2, 2022 In April, the IRS sent CP2100 and CP2100A notices to banks, credit unions, businesses or payers who filed returns that don’t match IRS records. These information returns include: Form 1099-B, Proceeds from Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions Form 1099-DIV, Dividends and Distributions Form 1099-G, Certain Government Payments Form …

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IRS Tax Withholding Estimator helps taxpayers get their federal withholding right

IRS Tax Tip 2022-66, April 28, 2022 All taxpayers should review their federal withholding each year to make sure they’re not having too little or too much tax withheld. Doing this now can help protect against facing an unexpected tax bill or penalty in 2023.The sooner taxpayers check their withholding, the easier it is to …

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Understanding taxpayer rights: The right to challenge the IRS’s position and be heard

IRS Tax Tip 2022-65, April 27, 2022 Every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights when working with the IRS which are known collectively as the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. One of these is the right to challenge the IRS’s position and be heard. Here are some details about what this right means for taxpayers. Taxpayers …

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Extension filers: Tax help is just a click away on IRS.gov

COVID Tax Tip 2022-64, April 26, 2022 Taxpayers with an extension can file when they are ready but most should file by October 17, 2022. Special deadline exceptions may apply for some disaster victims, certain military service members and eligible support personnel in combat zones. When individuals with an extension are ready to file, IRS.gov has a variety of …

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