Whew! This has been an astonishing year. We still have new challenges to face in 2021. But look at what an inspiring group of women did to rise out of the ashes of a burned out town. The indomitable ladies in Paradise, California have pooled their spirits, resources and funds to help a woman who […]
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TaxMama’s TaxQuips Next Year Will be So Taxing!
17
Dec
Dec
We have legislation pending today – which might actually go through! Dear Family, Until some of the data released this morning, I didn’t think the new budget legislation was going to have any impact on our 2020 tax returns…but there are strong hints that aside from additional […]
*AskTaxMama Newsletter, *Tax Quips, *Tax RoundTables, Bankruptcy, Estate Tax, Estates and Trusts, Extenders, Fiscal Year, Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, Foreign Tax Credit, PPP Forgiveness, PPP Loans, SECURE Act, SFR - Substitute For Return
TaxMama’s Tax Roundtables 2020 (and 2019 archives)
10
Dec
Dec
TaxMama’s Tax Roundtable is a monthly live discussion open to all TaxMama Family Members and above, and all TaxMama’s EA Exam and Solving the Tax Puzzle Students. This is open mic time – ask anything you want and we’ll all do our best to help you. Please mark your calendars! It meets at 8:05 am […]
*AskTaxMama Newsletter, *Tax Quips, Charities, Donations, Donor Advised Funds, IRS News, Qualified Charitable Distributions
TaxMama’s TaxQuips Giving Tuesday
01
Dec
Dec
Today is a special day, especially precious to those facing serious challenges this year – it’s Giving Tuesday.
*AskTaxMama Newsletter, *Tax Quips, e-Filing, Education Credit, FBAR, Filing Deadline, FinCen 114, IRS News
Upcoming Deadlines and Education Opportunities
30
Oct
Oct
You’re never too old to learn! And since you’re generally stuck at home anyway – why not improve your skills?!
*AskTaxMama Newsletter, *Tax Quips, COVID19, Disaster, Disclosure, Filing Deadline, IRS News
TaxMama’s TaxQuips Final Filing Deadline 2020
13
Oct
Oct
Here it is again, the end – the final filing deadline for 2020 – for most people. TaxMama® wants to give you some last-minute tips. Dear Family, It’s October again. The filing deadline for individuals (1040) and C corporations (1120) that got extensions in April must file by Thursday, October 15th. […]
04
Sep
Sep
Today TaxMama® wants to update you about some IRS announcements that may affect your tax life. Dear Family, The IRS is putting out Tax Tips on a daily basis, as they have for several years now. The only problem is, they seem to be recycling old news and not updating it for […]
30
Jul
Jul
Today TaxMama® wants to talk to you about your missing payments to the IRS. Dear Family, Feeling frustrated about getting your tax questions, answered, issues resolved and trying to understand where your stimulus checks have gone? Yeah. The bad news is – this is going to go on […]
15
Jul
Jul
Today TaxMama® wants to give you some tax updates and tips now that the long-delayed first filing deadline for 2020 has arrived.
*AskTaxMama Newsletter, *Tax Quips, Filing Deadline, IRS News
TaxMama’s TaxQuips Filing Deadline Approaches
03
Jul
Jul
Today TaxMama® wants to provide some tips before the upcoming July 15th filing deadline. Dear Family, I hope you’re able to enjoy (what we used to call) a “safe and sane” 4th of July holiday. When arriving in Los Angeles many decades ago, we used to have […]
*AskTaxMama Newsletter, *Tax Quips, COVID19, IRS News, Payroll, PPP Forgiveness, PPP Loans
More PPP Loans – Better Terms
04
Jun
Jun
Today TaxMama® wants to let you know that the House and Senate have passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA). Dear Family, The latest Bill is heading for the President’s desk today. Believe it or not, it’s only 9 pages long. The PPPFA increases the time to pay […]
07
May
May
Today TaxMama® wants to tell you about even more news from the IRS. It just keeps on a-comin’! Dear Family, The IRS is still in the process of sending out stimulus checks to people, electronically and on paper. Many people were surprised and delighted to receive $1,200 checks […]