Michigan’s popular MESP 529 program adds app
The Michigan Department of Treasury announced the launch of READYSAVE 529, a new education savings mobile app available to Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) account owners. The app provides a convenient way to access information, track progress and make contributions....
New online portal for opting out of advance Child Tax Credit payments
The IRS has opened an online site to enable taxpayers to unenroll from receiving advance payments of the 2021 child tax credit (CTC). The new “Child Tax Credit Update Portal” allows parents to view their eligibility, view their expected CTC...
IRS offers ways to determine Reasonable Compensation in Not-for-Profit and For-Profit entities
The IRS, as part of their audit programs, regularly encounters contentious issues in a tax audit of a business. One of theses is determining the appropriateness of an amount of compensation paid to owner/employees. For instance: Businesses that pay compensation...
Online tool to register for monthly Child Tax Credit payments is now available
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service have unveiled an online Non-filer Sign-up tool designed to help eligible families who don’t normally file tax returns register for the monthly Advance Child Tax Credit payments, scheduled to begin July 15....
HHS issued revised reporting requirements for recipients of Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments (effective June 11, 2021)
HHS recently revised the Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirements, which increases the amount of time to report and extends the deadline for spending for recipients of Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments. This includes increasing the amount of time providers will have to report...
Michigan unclaimed property reports are due soon
Michigan unclaimed property reports are due to be filed by July 1, 2021 for any property that reached its dormancy period by March 31, 2021. Most types of property have a three-year dormancy period, but there are others. This manual...
SR Client Question: Why haven’t I received my tax refund yet?
There are various factors leading to the Internal Revenue Service's delayed processing of 2020 federal income tax returns. Typically, the IRS sends most refunds within three weeks of taxpayers filing their return. But this year is complicated by several issues,...
$2 million in COVID-19 workplace safety grants now available from the State of Michigan
The State of Michigan has launched another round of funding for the Michigan COVID-19 Safety Grant Program. These grants will provide small businesses with fewer than 250 employees, including licensed non in-home childcare centers, matching funds of up to $10,000 to...
Now Hiring: Tax Season 2021 Intern
We’re hiring a tax season intern to start in December! Hear what current ShindelRock intern and @easternmichigan student Miranda Denver had to say about her experience this year: “Starting a new professional opportunity can be an intimidating venture. At ShindelRock,...
IRS clarifies changes to the rules regarding dependent care programs
Recent updates to IRS guidance has clarified taxability questions surrounding dependent care assistance programs for 2021 and 2022. Two new federal laws—the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)—have created new opportunities for participants in flexible spending...