by Sandra Mertens | Mar 22, 2021 | GCK on Law
2020 Federal Income Tax Extension On March 17, 2021, the IRS announced that the due date for individuals to file their 2020 federal income tax returns (e.g., Form 1040, 1040-EZ) will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021. Individual taxpayers...
by Sandra Mertens | Feb 17, 2021 | GCK on Law
In March 2020, the federal government passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) which provided a refundable tax credit for eligible self-employed individuals who were unable to work or telework because they or a family member had COVID-19. The tax...
by Sandra Mertens | Apr 16, 2020 | GCK on Law
During this lengthy period of isolation and social distancing, many are struggling financially who will benefit from the government’s most recent stimulus package arising from COVID-19, designated “Economic Impact Payments.” Here are some of the most frequently asked...
by Sandra Mertens | Mar 12, 2020 | GCK on Law
On December 20, 2019, Congress enacted the SECURE Act, which stands for “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019.” P.L. 116-94, Division O. The Act aims to expand and preserve retirement systems, simplify complex rules, and make retirement...
by Sandra Mertens | Feb 17, 2020 | GCK on Law
FBAR penalty litigation has frequently been in the news recently, suggesting that the IRS is either (i) increasing its efforts to collect and assess FBAR penalties more than ever before, or (ii) seeking successful outcomes from “test cases” before beginning a new wave...