Chen & Associates, CPAs

Chen & Associates, CPAs Office(辦公室地址): Alhambra, El Monte CA
加州註冊會計師事務所
A certified public accounting firm registered with the California Board of Accountancy. www.uscac.dpdns.org

We offer expert tax and audit services to ensure compliance, accuracy, and peace of mind.

09/28/2026

Still waiting on your tax refund? This might be why. 🐌📬
A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reveals a massive disparity between modern e-filing and traditional paper returns during the 2026 tax season:
📉 The Paper Bottleneck: Taxpayers filing physical forms waited an average of 30 days for their refunds—nearly 3x longer than the agency’s goal.
⚠️ The Cause: Severe staffing shortages paired with tech glitches in the systems scanning physical documents.
📬 Paper Checks Phased Down: The federal push toward electronic payments resulted in far fewer paper checks issued, forcing physical-check filers into extended delays.
⚡ Go Digital: While e-filers saw smooth processing, frustrated paper filers triggered a massive surge in the use of IRS online self-service tools.
💡 Pro-Tip: If you haven’t received your refund yet, check the IRS “Where’s My Refund?” digital tool online. For next season: e-file + direct deposit is the only way to go.

09/20/2026

2026 報稅大踩雷！用紙本的人退稅等瘋了
你的退稅款項下來了嗎？如果你今年是寄紙本稅表，那真的有得等了……
根據美國政府問責署（GAO）最新報告：
📉 紙本處理大塞車： 2026 報稅季紙本處理時間平均暴增到 30 天，是 IRS 內部目標的近 3 倍！
⚠️ 延誤主因： 人手嚴重短缺 ＋ 紙本掃描系統技術故障，線下文件堆積成山。
📬 紙本支票大縮水： 聯邦政策力推電子轉帳，還在等實體退稅支票的人，動輒要等超過一個月。
⚡ 數位 vs 紙本差距拉大： 電子申報（E-filing）依然順暢，大批民眾已經轉向 IRS 線上自助手冊查進度！
💡 建議：
趕快上 IRS 官網用「Where’s My Refund?」工具追蹤進度。還沒報或是準備明年報稅的寶子們，拜託全面改用電子申報＋直接存入銀行（Direct Deposit），省時又保命！

#稅務諮詢 #稅務減免 #美国报税

04/10/2026

💰 IRS Refund Alert: Get Your COVID Penalties Back!
Big news for taxpayers! A major ruling in ***Kwong v. United States*** suggests the IRS may have overcharged for late penalties between **January 2020 and July 2023**.
The court found that broader tax extensions should have been active during the COVID-19 emergency. If you were hit with late-filing fees or heavy interest during this period, you might be eligible for a **Tax Refund** or **Penalty Abatement**.
⚠️ Critical Step: File a “Protective Claim”
The case is still unfolding, but here’s the catch: the **Statute of Limitations** is ticking. To protect your right to a refund, it is highly recommended that you file a **Protective Claim** immediately. This “holds your spot” in line, ensuring you don’t lose your chance to claim money even if the legal process drags on.
Whether you are a business owner or an individual, **contact your CPA today.** Don’t leave your hard-earned money on the table! 💸

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