Ratliff & Jentho CPAs

Ratliff and Jentho has sadly lost a treasured member of our family, Terrie Laird. Terrie passed away this week after a courageous battle with cancer. She worked for our firm for over 30 years, where she built longtime friendships and trusted client relationships. She will be sadly missed by all. Our sincere condolences to her beloved family.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/oct-15-deadline-approaches-for-taxpayers-who-requested-extensions-to-file-2020-tax-returns

Oct. 15 deadline approaches for taxpayers who requested extensions to file 2020 tax returns | Internal Revenue Service IR-2021-189, September 16, 2021 — The IRS today reminds taxpayers about the upcoming October 15 due date to file 2020 tax returns.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/taxpayers-should-review-disaster-resources-on-irsgov-now-in-case-they-need-help-later

Taxpayers should review disaster resources on IRS.gov now in case they need help later | Internal Revenue Service Tax Tip 2021-128, August 31, 2021

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/september-is-national-preparedness-month-irs-urges-taxpayers-to-prepare-for-natural-disasters

September is National Preparedness Month; IRS urges taxpayers to prepare for natural disasters | Internal Revenue Service IR-2021-174, August 30, 2021 — September is National Preparedness Month. With the height of hurricane season fast approaching and the ongoing threat of wildfires in some parts of the country, the Internal Revenue Service reminds everyone to develop an emergency preparedness plan.

As we start the new school year, the IRS posted a recent "Tax Tips" for school teachers. Check it out!

A tip for teachers: Some educator expenses may be tax deductible | Internal Revenue Service Tax Tip 2021-104, July 20, 2021

https://www.irs.gov/about-irs/irs-provides-taxpayers-easier-faster-way-to-decide-who-can-represent-them-and-see-their-tax-records

IRS Provides Taxpayers Easier, Faster Way to Decide Who Can Represent Them and See Their Tax Records | Internal Revenue Service Get a closer look at Tax Pro Account, an application on IRS.gov that allows for greater online interaction and collaboration between tax professionals and taxpayers.

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/2021-child-tax-credit-and-advance-child-tax-credit-payments-frequently-asked-questions

2021 Child Tax Credit and Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Frequently Asked Questions | Internal Revenue Service 2021 Child Tax Credit and Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Frequently Asked Questions Topics