by GCK Legal | Feb 11, 2019 | News
The IRS and its Security Summit partners warned tax professionals of an increase in phishing emails that involve payroll direct deposit and wire transfer scams. These business email compromise/business email spoofing (BEC/BES) tactics, which generally target all types...
by GCK Legal | Feb 11, 2019 | News
If you need to mail a return to the IRS, be sure to check IRS.gov for the most current information on where to file paper tax returns. The IRS also recommends checking any pre-printed envelopes on hand in your office, as many of the mailing addresses for tax forms,...
by GCK Legal | Feb 11, 2019 | News
With cybercriminals increasing the number of attacks on tax professionals this year, practitioners need to take steps to protect their client data and computer networks. By law, all professional tax preparers must create and maintain a written data security plan. Sole...
by GCK Legal | Feb 11, 2019 | News
This week, the IRS issued the 2019 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2019, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also...
by GCK Legal | Feb 11, 2019 | News
The redesigned Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, for tax year 2018 is now available on IRS.gov. Also available are Schedules 1 through 6 and the 1040 Instructions. The 2018 Form 1040 uses a “building block” approach, so your clients with...
by GCK Legal | Feb 11, 2019 | News
With the 2019 tax season approaching, ensure your small business clients are on-guard against a growing wave of identity theft and W-2 scams. The IRS and its Security Summit partners advise that small business identity theft is big business for identity thieves, who...
