IRS enforcement has cooled in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, but the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act is equipping the agency with over $45 billion for tax enforcement. With high interest rates in place, now is an even worse time to owe the IRS. Here is an overview of back taxes and how to get […]
Optima Newsletter – January 2023
Tax Tips for 2023 The 2023 tax filing season will be different than the past few years and 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. Read More […]
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 […]
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 […]
Optima Newsletter – December 2022
Tax Forms for Self-Employed Individuals Filing taxes when you are self-employed can be very complex. One of the ways you can better prepare yourself for the filing season is to ensure you have all the correct and relevant tax forms. Read More An Update on Fed Rate Hikes American households have been feeling the full […]
Optima Tax Relief Named an OC Top Workplace for Eighth Year
Landing at No. 4 on this year’s list, the company was one of only two companies to rank in the “Top 5” over the last five years. Optima Tax Relief, the nation’s leading tax resolution firm, has been honored as a 2022 Top Workplace winner by the Orange County Register for the eighth consecutive year. […]
An Overview of Sin Taxes
With sports betting on the ballot this past midterm election, many wonder if sin taxes are healthy for the economy. These taxes have been levied both at the federal and state levels. Here are some examples of sin taxes and what they mean for the economy. What is a sin tax? A sin tax is […]
Optima Newsletter – November 2022
Expenses You Didn’t Know Were Tax Deductible Tax deductions can help lower your tax bill and even increase your tax refund on your return. Here are seven tax deductions you might not know are deductible. Read More How to Avoid Tax Scams and SMishing The IRS recently announced that there has been an increase in […]