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 […]
An Update on Fed Rate Hikes
American households have been feeling the full effects of inflation all year with rates at their highest since early 2008. To support a healthy U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve, also known as the Fed, has raised its federal funds rate. Put simply, the federal funds rate is a suggested interest rate for banks to use […]
Biden Announces Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
President Biden has announced his three-part student loan forgiveness plan that aims to provide relief to student loan borrowers, especially those belonging to low– and mid-income levels. Part I: Student Loan Forgiveness for Eligible Borrowers Borrowers with individual incomes less than $125,000, or $250,000 for married couples, are eligible for student loan forgiveness up to […]
Inflation Reduction Act Part IV: More Audits, More Tax Collection
We know that an increased budget for enforcement will lead to more audits. More audits mean more tax collection. The question that remains to be answered is exactly how much federal tax revenue the IRS expects to collect with the new Inflation Reduction Act. How much taxes will be collected with the Inflation Reduction Act? […]
Inflation Reduction Act Part III: More Auditors, More Audits
More than half of the $80 billion Inflation Reduction Act will be spent on IRS enforcement. This specifically means collecting back taxes, conducting criminal investigations, monitoring digital assets, obtaining legal support and hiring thousands of new IRS auditors. How many auditors will the IRS hire? The IRS is looking to hire nearly 87,000 employees over the […]
Inflation Reduction Act Part II: IRS Spending
Between the inflation, the pandemic, and the Inflation Reduction Act, now is a scary time to owe back taxes. The bill has passed, granting the IRS $80 billion dollars in funds for their activity. Consequently, we’re expecting a massive increase in the agency’s enforcement. Learn how the Inflation Reduction Act will affect IRS spending. How […]