Articles by Elyssa Carlos

The 1099-K Reporting Threshold Is Delayed – Now What?

In December 2022, the IRS announced that the new reporting thresholds for Form 1099-K have been delayed. The new thresholds are part of the American Rescue Plan of 2021, which will require Form 1099-K to be issued by well-known third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs) for any aggregate transactions of $600 or more. Here’s an overview of […]

How Student Loan Forgiveness Affects Your Taxes

Generally, student loan debt cancellation is considered taxable income. If you are one of the 43 million borrowers who will benefit from President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, you might be wondering how it will affect you. Here’s a quick overview of how student loan forgiveness affects your taxes.  President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan  […]

What is the IRS Fresh Start Program?

A new year could mean a financial fresh start. The IRS Fresh Start program was created to help struggling taxpayers and small businesses. In 2023, taxpayers are still asking how the program works. Here are some key details about the program.  The History of the Fresh Start Program  The Fresh Start Initiative was established in […]

IRS Interest Rate Increases for Q1 of 2023

While the Fed continues to increase interest rates, other entities are adjusting their own rates accordingly, the IRS included. In fact, the first quarter of 2023 has already seen an IRS interest rate increase that took effect January 1, 2023. Here’s what it means for taxpayers.  How much did rates increase?  Both overpayment and underpayment […]

Tax Tips for 2023

The 2023 tax filing season will be different than the past few years. That said, getting prepared early can help make the process much easier. Some of the changes expected in 2023 could affect tax bills, which in turn could affect tax refunds. Here are some tax tips for 2023.   Wait for Form 1099-K […]