Tax Complexity Now Costs the U.S. Economy Over $546 Billion Annually

Tax Complexity Now Costs the U.S. Economy Over $546 Billion Annually

IRS Tax Compliance Costs the US Economy $546B Annually Skip to content taxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general government services, goods, and activities. code imposes many costs on the US economy. The most direct costs, of … Read more

Parkersburg man receives prison sentence for tax evasion

Parkersburg man receives prison sentence for tax evasion

( Court Reports – Photo Illustration/MetroCreative) <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> CHARLESTON — A Parkersburg man was sentenced Thursday to two years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,036,141.59 in restitution for tax evasion. A release from the Justice Department said Brian E. Drake, 56, of Parkersburg, … Read more

Calculating Allocation Factor for Illinois Franchise Tax Purposes

Calculating Allocation Factor for Illinois Franchise Tax Purposes

The text provides a detailed explanation of the Illinois State Franchise Tax Allocation Factor, which is crucial for calculating the correct amount of Franchise Tax owed by a business. The Allocation Factor is composed of two central figures – a numerator and a denominator, representing taxable activity attributable to Illinois and business activity conducted everywhere, respectively. The text also delves into the calculation of Gross Assets, Gross Revenues, Illinois Assets, and Illinois Revenues, providing rules and guidance for each category. Failure to calculate the Allocation Factor correctly can lead to over or underpayment of Franchise Tax, triggering penalties, interest accrual, and potentially jeopardizing a business’s good standing in Illinois.

Ridgewood Contractor Who Ducked Taxes On $3.27 Million Charged In 18-Count Indictment: Feds

Ridgewood Contractor Who Ducked Taxes On $3.27 Million Charged In 18-Count Indictment: Feds

John Constantino, 67, of Ridgewood, evaded 2,735 in corporate and personal income taxes by concealing his income and assets from 2017 to 2022.

How to file tax return extensions

How to file tax return extensions

– Due dates for filing tax extensions for Forms 1040 and 1120 are April 15th.
– An extension of time to file a return does not grant an extension of time to pay owed taxes.
– Automatic extensions are granted in certain situations, such as natural disasters or for U.S. citizens living outside of the country.
– Clients can request up to an additional six months to file their U.S. individual income tax return.
– Preparers must use Form 7004 to request a six-month extension of time to file certain business income tax returns, including Form 1120 clients.
– There are specific periods for correcting and resubmitting rejected tax returns or extensions.