Individual Returns (1040)

How To Guides: How self-employed individuals can pay their 2020 Social Security deferral online using IRS Direct Pay

Written by Eamonn McElroy, CPA, Atlanta Originally published November 29, 2021; Last updated May 18, 2022 Background The CARES Act of 2020 contains a provision that allowed many individuals with self-employment income during the 2020 tax year to elect to defer part of that self-employment tax over two years. The first half of the deferral […]

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How To Guides: Pay Your 1040 Quarterly Estimate online using IRS Direct Pay

Written by Eamonn McElroy, CPA, Atlanta Originally published September 25, 2021; Last updated May 18, 2022 Background Many individual taxpayers are required to make quarterly estimates of their tax liability to avoid underpayment penalties. Traditionally, these payments are made by mailing a check or money order with a voucher. However, for those taxpayers who don’t

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IP PINs: A “cheap” preventative measure and why you need one.

Written by Eamonn McElroy, CPA, Atlanta Published June 20, 2021 Background Unfortunately, data leaks and theft of sensitive consumer information have become all too common. Hackers and thieves often target companies that have this information with the goal of selling the information on the dark web, fraudulently applying for and obtaining credit cards, and filing

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