Important Information for the 2025 Tax Season
- Tax changes and Delay in Filing – Due to the complexity of the new tax law and IRS delays in issuing final versions of tax forms, returns may not be completed as quickly as prior years. We currently do not expect the IRS to begin accepting tax returns until February 16th. Please be patient as we strive to prepare your tax returns with the level of care that you deserve. \
- Tax changes Part 2 – Final Pay Stubs – One of the more prominent changes to the tax law for this year relates to the taxation of Overtime and Tip income. In order to calculate the amount of this income you may exclude from tax, please provide a copy of any final pay stub, in addition to your W-2s this year.
- SafeSend – For 2025, we will be using SafeSend to obtain an electronic signature and deliver clients an electronic copy of their tax return with limited exceptions. You will be able to download or print a full copy of your return at your convenience.
- Easily Upload Your Tax Information Online! – As in prior years, you can still provide us electronic copies of your tax documents by visiting our website www.moormanharting.com and clicking on the “Upload Tax Documents” link.
- Take Advantage of Direct Deposit/Direct Payment – The IRS is moving away from issuing refund checks and accepting checks for payment of taxes due. In the near future, all refunds will either be direct deposited or issued in the form of a prepaid debit card (physical checks will no longer be mailed). If you believe you will be getting a refund with your return, we encourage you to provide your bank account information for direct deposit. We believe that the IRS will soon require electronic payment for balances due as well. We can also use this account information to make electronic payments and estimates.
- Fee for Sending Tax Returns – There will be a $25 flat fee for providing a copy of your tax returns to a third party. To avoid this fee, you can easily and securely forward an electronic copy of your tax return through SafeSend at any time.
- Increase in Tax Preparation Fees – Due to the increasing complexity of the tax law and the related increase in time to prepare and process tax returns, all tax preparation fees will see an increase this year.
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