WHAT’S THE BUZZ, TELL ME WHAT’S A HAPPENNIN’?

 

It’s been a while since we had some BUZZ.

* Good news. “IRS enhances Where’s My Refund? tool for 2024 filing season”.

Don’t bother your preparer if your refund is late.  There is absolutely nothing he, or she, can do to expedite the processing of your return or the issuance of your refund.  Go here first.

Most states have similar tools on the applicable department’s website.

* At TAXJAR (new to me) Sarah Craig provides a listing of “2024 sales tax holidays”.

* TaxGirl Kelly Phillips Erb explains “Investment Income Can Be Tricky At Tax Time—Here’s What You Need To Know” at FORBES.COM.

* The latest on disaster relief - “IRS announces tax relief for taxpayers impacted by severe storms, landslides and mudslides in Alaska; various deadlines postponed to July 15”.

* And “IRS further extends tax relief for Hawaii wildfire victims; 2023 returns, payments, other deadlines postponed to Aug. 7”.

* It’s that time of year again.  Over at TAXABLE TALK Russ Fox tells us, “It’s time for our annual rundown of Bozo Tax Tips, strategies that you really, really, really shouldn’t try. But somewhere, somehow, someone will try these.”

First up – “Bozo Tax Tip #10: Email Your Social Security Number or EIN!”

TTFN