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Action steps for EIDL loans due to COVID-19

2020-03-31T23:13:15+00:00

Hello everyone. First, THANK YOU for being our clients and loyal blog post readers. We have been taking many calls and emails since the start of the COVID pandemic which has now turned into a worldwide financial crisis. We are hearing that you would rather see something from Killingsworth Spencer in Roswell than from the myriad of emails that make you wonder how you got on so many email lists.  Some have asked that we send out a daily briefing. We are studying material from official government websites, reliable webinars and white papers, and conference calls with trusted legal and financial [...]

Action steps for EIDL loans due to COVID-192020-03-31T23:13:15+00:00

To File or Not to File

2020-03-30T18:56:12+00:00

The United States House of Representatives passed the $2T CARES Act this afternoon, and the President has signed it into law. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says the first set of stimulus checks under Division B, Title 1 should go out the week of April 6th. He also estimates that roughly 83% of Americans will receive some or all of the $1,200 per adult stimulus check. If you have not yet filed your 2019 tax return, you may want to delay until after you receive your stimulus check; here’s why. If your 2019 return is ready or nearly ready to be filed [...]

To File or Not to File2020-03-30T18:56:12+00:00

“Economic Injury”

2020-03-27T17:26:33+00:00

“Not because they are easy, but because they are hard.” Some of you will recognize this quotation from President Kennedy’s 1962 speech that challenged America to go to the Moon by the end of the decade – after the U.S. was in space only 22 minutes! Many laughed and said it couldn’t be done that quickly. Today our planet is faced with a different type of challenge – COVID-19. Yes, it’s hard with one of the worst pandemics in human history. How we respond as nation’s, business owners, and as individuals will determine if this turns into a worldwide depression or [...]

“Economic Injury”2020-03-27T17:26:33+00:00

Update on July 15th, 2020 tax deadline

2020-03-30T19:03:55+00:00

Update on the July 15th tax deadline Hello everyone, Lynn Spencer here. This post has the new tax filing deadlines for 2020. You now have until July 15th to do the following: File and pay federal and state of Georgia 2019 income taxes. You will automatically avoid interest and penalties on the 2019 taxes if paid in full by July 15th, 2020. Penalties and interest will begin to accrue on any remaining unpaid balances as of July 16th, 2020 Pay your first quarter 2020 federal and state of Georgia tax estimates. Please note that your 2nd quarter tax estimate is still [...]

Update on July 15th, 2020 tax deadline2020-03-30T19:03:55+00:00

“I’ll bet you didn’t know why we pay taxes in April” (VIDEO)

2020-03-30T19:01:27+00:00

https://youtu.be/fXrRp-6FsR0 Some people correlate the “Ides of March” with William Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar.   In it, a soothsayer warns the Roman general that his life is in danger stating “beware of the Ides of March”, which corresponds with the 15th day of the lunar month.  Hello, Lynn Spencer here with tax-related trivia knowledge.  The Ides of March dates back to the earliest Roman calendars dating about 753 B.C., and it initially marked the first full moon of a new year.  The Romans used it as a deadline for settling financial debts, bringing the previous year to an official end. It is [...]

“I’ll bet you didn’t know why we pay taxes in April” (VIDEO)2020-03-30T19:01:27+00:00

IRS – Problem Resolution

2020-02-24T22:16:19+00:00

Hopefully, you will never find yourself in the crosshairs of the IRS and its Collections and Enforcement Division. Hello, Judy Bernhard, CPA and Mason Hardin, EA here again from Killingsworth Spencer in Roswell. Today we want to provide a quick explanation as to how we help our clients solve their IRS tax debt issues. If you, a family member, or a close friend find themselves with an IRS or state of GA tax debt problem they cannot solve, do not panic! The IRS will ALWAYS state the maximum amount owed for two reasons – one to get your undivided attention, and [...]

IRS – Problem Resolution2020-02-24T22:16:19+00:00

EQUIFAX DATA BREACH

2020-01-03T06:13:28+00:00

Hello again, Lynn Spencer here. I have bad news to share with you all this week. Because of the Equifax Data Breach earlier this year, the IRS has put out a notice that if you are anticipating a tax refund for your soon to be filed 2017 taxes, do not expect a quick turnaround. Estimates on delays could run 2 months according to the IRS, to as long as 14 months according to consumer expert, Clark Howard. YES, that's correct. This means that you may wait until the spring of 2019 to receive a refund of taxes you began paying [...]

EQUIFAX DATA BREACH2020-01-03T06:13:28+00:00

You now have until January 31, 2018 to file and pay your 2016 taxes

2020-01-03T06:15:07+00:00

Killingsworth Spencer Lunch & Learn workshops Hello Everyone, Lynne Spencer here. Today I have good news for all procrastinators. Because Hurricane Irma did extensive damage to parts of south Georgia and many areas were without power for several days, both Governor Deal and President Trump have declared Georgia a state of emergency. The IRS and the GA Department of Revenue has provided the same extensions to file tax returns as the states of TX and FL as of September 19, 2017 (IR-2017-156).   Tax returns that were on extension for S-Corp's, C-Corp's and personal tax returns are now due (including any payments) [...]

You now have until January 31, 2018 to file and pay your 2016 taxes2020-01-03T06:15:07+00:00

EQUIFAX DATA BREACH Part 2

2020-01-03T06:16:00+00:00

"We have beefed up our security protocols" QuickBooks Training Hello again, Lynn Spencer here. I have bad news to share AGAIN with you all this week. Because of the Equifax Data Breach earlier this year, the IRS stated this week that the individual IP PIN numbers will be discontinued immediately. What this means is that their experiment to add an additional layer of security protection did not work as intended. Many people do not realize that tax preparation professionals have more information on their clients than do other professionals such as your physician or attorney. Just like you, we hear all of [...]

EQUIFAX DATA BREACH Part 22020-01-03T06:16:00+00:00

The most Wonderful Time of the Year

2020-01-03T06:18:30+00:00

Introduction to Killingsworth Spencer   ... for family and tax planning too! Hello everyone, Lynn Spencer here. Today I want to give you all encouragement to begin preparing for your 2017 federal and state income tax returns.  As we begin the final six weeks of 2017, most of us are focusing on the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. However, while you are busy with menu planning, travel itineraries, and gift buying, you should invest some critical time to make certain you take full advantage of tax deductions. Today's post will be the first of a series helping you to not [...]

The most Wonderful Time of the Year2020-01-03T06:18:30+00:00
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