G&G Associates Tax & Financial Consulting
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Tax Tip of the Week
IRS Issue Number: IR-2013-100
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service last week announced plans to
open the 2014 filing season on Jan. 31, 2014 and encouraged taxpayers to use
e-file or Free File as the fastest way to receive refunds.
The new opening date for individuals to file their 2013 tax returns will allow the IRS adequate time to program and test its tax processing systems. The annual process for updating IRS systems saw significant delays in October following the 16-day federal government closure.
“Our teams have been working hard throughout the fall to prepare for the upcoming tax season,” IRS Acting Commissioner Danny Werfel said. “The late January opening gives us enough time to get things right with our programming, testing and systems validation. It’s a complex process, and our bottom-line goal is to provide a smooth filing and refund process for the nation’s taxpayers.”
The government closure meant the IRS had to change the original opening date from Jan. 21 to Jan. 31, 2014. The 2014 date is one day later than the 2013 filing season opening, which started on Jan. 30, 2013 following January tax law changes made by Congress on Jan. 1 under the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA). The extensive set of ATRA tax changes affected many 2012 tax returns, which led to the late January opening.
The IRS noted that several options are available to help taxpayers prepare for the 2014 tax season and get their refunds as easily as possible. New year-end tax planning information has been added to IRS.gov this week.
In addition, many software companies are expected to begin accepting tax returns in January and hold those returns until the IRS systems open on Jan. 31. More details will be available in the next few weeks.
The IRS cautioned that it will not process any tax returns before Jan. 31, so there is no advantage to filing on paper before the opening date. Taxpayers will receive their tax refunds much faster by using e-file with the direct deposit option.
The April 15 tax deadline is set by statute and will remain in place. However, the IRS reminds taxpayers that anyone can request an automatic six-month extension to file their tax return. The request is easily done with Form 4868, which can be filed electronically or on paper.
IRS systems, applications and databases must be updated annually to reflect tax law updates, business process changes and programming updates in time for the start of the filing season.
The October closure came during the peak period for preparing IRS systems for the 2014 filing season. Programming, testing and deployment of more than 50 IRS systems is needed to handle processing of nearly 150 million tax returns. Updating these core systems is a complex, year-round process with the majority of the work beginning in the fall of each year.
About 90 percent of IRS operations were closed during the shutdown, with some major work streams closed entirely during this period, putting the IRS nearly three weeks behind its tight timetable for being ready to start the 2014 filing season. There are additional training, programming and testing demands on IRS systems this year in order to provide additional refund fraud and identity theft detection and prevention.
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Internal Sponsorship:
G&G TAX PREPARATION SERVICES
G & G Associates is a Black-Owned Business focused on easing our client's minds on tax compliance matters. With the ever changing and burdensome tax code, overwhelming and confusing federal and state tax forms and increasing IRS scrutiny over most tax items, taxpayers need to have at least this one part of their lives made easier, less stressful and more profitable.
Our expert help includes our:
In-Depth Interview — a thorough and complete experience designed to unearth every tax savings opportunity during the course of your tax preparation. We use these to the latest IRS guidelines to guide you through a painless, interactive session so that together, we catch every single detail that results in more tax savings for you.
We can service clients anywhere in the world and we look forward to assisting you in getting your tax return prepared for the 2012 and beyond tax season. (Referrals available upon request)
If you are a returning client you'll get a 25% discount off your tax preparation fees. If you are a new client you'll get $40 off our normal fees. If you are active duty or retired military you'll get a 15% discount. If you are a senior citizen (above 65) you'll get a 20% discount.
At G&G Associates, we GUARANTEE to beat "ANY" other tax professional’s price. We take pride in not nickeling and diming our customers with unnecessary charges & fees.
Do you have a friend, co-worker or family member who might be interested in G&G Associates Tax Preparation Services? If so, then you can earn $40 for everyone you refer that files their tax returns with us. Just refer that person, and when we complete their tax return we will send you a check for $40. To make the deal even sweeter, after (4) four referrals you will get your taxes done for free.
We are looking forward to doing business with you for the upcoming tax season.
For more information about G&G Associates, visit our website at www.gngnassociates.net
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This year’s tax season will be a challenge for many especially since record numbers of individuals have tapped into savings, retirement accounts, etc which may have caused tax bills you didn't realize.
So, it will be imperative that you have a tax professional and "not a tax preparer" doing your taxes. Trust me folks, there is a big difference.
One of the benefits of being a client with G&G Associates is that you'll get a free 30 min pre-tax preparation session to make sure you are gathering your documents appropriately before you submit your documents for tax preparation.
So, contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Visit our website for more information and free online webinar classes to help you make sure you are audit proofing your records, or contact us today to set your appointment if you need a “TAX” OR “FINANCIAL” one-on-one consultation.
Until the next time!
Meda Ase P (Thank You Very Much),
Asar Maa Ra Gray
Tax & Financial Consultant, RFC
G&G Associates
757-271-6068 office
866-361-3872 toll free fax
www.gngassociates.net
G&G Associates & G&G Travel are on Facebook & Twitter ... join our fan page.
**You must be a G&G Associates tax client to receive the $40 referral fee
P.S. If you're not a GGIS Paid Subscriber reader yet, why not? Currently, our GGIS portfolio is packed with great plays to kick-start your portfolio for 2014.
P.S #2 If you are looking to Travel and looking for steep discounted travel, visit www.gngassociates.net, click on the “G&G Travel” link and let your travel planning begin. Let us know where you want to go and we’ll do our best to find you the best deal your money can buy. Become a Fan of G&G Travel on Facebook.
2014 Tax Season to Open Jan. 31; e-file and Free File Can Speed Refunds
The new opening date for individuals to file their 2013 tax returns will allow the IRS adequate time to program and test its tax processing systems. The annual process for updating IRS systems saw significant delays in October following the 16-day federal government closure.
“Our teams have been working hard throughout the fall to prepare for the upcoming tax season,” IRS Acting Commissioner Danny Werfel said. “The late January opening gives us enough time to get things right with our programming, testing and systems validation. It’s a complex process, and our bottom-line goal is to provide a smooth filing and refund process for the nation’s taxpayers.”
The government closure meant the IRS had to change the original opening date from Jan. 21 to Jan. 31, 2014. The 2014 date is one day later than the 2013 filing season opening, which started on Jan. 30, 2013 following January tax law changes made by Congress on Jan. 1 under the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA). The extensive set of ATRA tax changes affected many 2012 tax returns, which led to the late January opening.
The IRS noted that several options are available to help taxpayers prepare for the 2014 tax season and get their refunds as easily as possible. New year-end tax planning information has been added to IRS.gov this week.
In addition, many software companies are expected to begin accepting tax returns in January and hold those returns until the IRS systems open on Jan. 31. More details will be available in the next few weeks.
The IRS cautioned that it will not process any tax returns before Jan. 31, so there is no advantage to filing on paper before the opening date. Taxpayers will receive their tax refunds much faster by using e-file with the direct deposit option.
The April 15 tax deadline is set by statute and will remain in place. However, the IRS reminds taxpayers that anyone can request an automatic six-month extension to file their tax return. The request is easily done with Form 4868, which can be filed electronically or on paper.
IRS systems, applications and databases must be updated annually to reflect tax law updates, business process changes and programming updates in time for the start of the filing season.
The October closure came during the peak period for preparing IRS systems for the 2014 filing season. Programming, testing and deployment of more than 50 IRS systems is needed to handle processing of nearly 150 million tax returns. Updating these core systems is a complex, year-round process with the majority of the work beginning in the fall of each year.
About 90 percent of IRS operations were closed during the shutdown, with some major work streams closed entirely during this period, putting the IRS nearly three weeks behind its tight timetable for being ready to start the 2014 filing season. There are additional training, programming and testing demands on IRS systems this year in order to provide additional refund fraud and identity theft detection and prevention.
-------------------------------------------------
Internal Sponsorship:
G&G TAX PREPARATION SERVICES
G & G Associates is a Black-Owned Business focused on easing our client's minds on tax compliance matters. With the ever changing and burdensome tax code, overwhelming and confusing federal and state tax forms and increasing IRS scrutiny over most tax items, taxpayers need to have at least this one part of their lives made easier, less stressful and more profitable.
Our expert help includes our:
In-Depth Interview — a thorough and complete experience designed to unearth every tax savings opportunity during the course of your tax preparation. We use these to the latest IRS guidelines to guide you through a painless, interactive session so that together, we catch every single detail that results in more tax savings for you.
We can service clients anywhere in the world and we look forward to assisting you in getting your tax return prepared for the 2012 and beyond tax season. (Referrals available upon request)
If you are a returning client you'll get a 25% discount off your tax preparation fees. If you are a new client you'll get $40 off our normal fees. If you are active duty or retired military you'll get a 15% discount. If you are a senior citizen (above 65) you'll get a 20% discount.
At G&G Associates, we GUARANTEE to beat "ANY" other tax professional’s price. We take pride in not nickeling and diming our customers with unnecessary charges & fees.
Do you have a friend, co-worker or family member who might be interested in G&G Associates Tax Preparation Services? If so, then you can earn $40 for everyone you refer that files their tax returns with us. Just refer that person, and when we complete their tax return we will send you a check for $40. To make the deal even sweeter, after (4) four referrals you will get your taxes done for free.
We are looking forward to doing business with you for the upcoming tax season.
For more information about G&G Associates, visit our website at www.gngnassociates.net
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This year’s tax season will be a challenge for many especially since record numbers of individuals have tapped into savings, retirement accounts, etc which may have caused tax bills you didn't realize.
So, it will be imperative that you have a tax professional and "not a tax preparer" doing your taxes. Trust me folks, there is a big difference.
One of the benefits of being a client with G&G Associates is that you'll get a free 30 min pre-tax preparation session to make sure you are gathering your documents appropriately before you submit your documents for tax preparation.
So, contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Visit our website for more information and free online webinar classes to help you make sure you are audit proofing your records, or contact us today to set your appointment if you need a “TAX” OR “FINANCIAL” one-on-one consultation.
Until the next time!
Meda Ase P (Thank You Very Much),
Asar Maa Ra Gray
Tax & Financial Consultant, RFC
G&G Associates
757-271-6068 office
866-361-3872 toll free fax
www.gngassociates.net
G&G Associates & G&G Travel are on Facebook & Twitter ... join our fan page.
**You must be a G&G Associates tax client to receive the $40 referral fee
P.S. If you're not a GGIS Paid Subscriber reader yet, why not? Currently, our GGIS portfolio is packed with great plays to kick-start your portfolio for 2014.
P.S #2 If you are looking to Travel and looking for steep discounted travel, visit www.gngassociates.net, click on the “G&G Travel” link and let your travel planning begin. Let us know where you want to go and we’ll do our best to find you the best deal your money can buy. Become a Fan of G&G Travel on Facebook.
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