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Innochamp Newsletter February 2018
Feature Articles
• Missing Important Tax Forms? Here's what to do
• Tips for a Stress-Free Tax Season
• Donating a Car to Charity
• Federal Tax Forms: Which one should you use?
• Five Tax Breaks that Survived Tax Reform
Tax Tips
• Tax Filing Season Begins; Tax Returns due April 17
• Who Should File a 2017 Tax Return?
• Updated Withholding Tables for 2018
• Employers: Beware of the Form W-2 Scam
• Owing Back Taxes could Affect Passport Renewal
Any accounting, business or tax advice contained in this communication, including
attachments and enclosures, is not intended as a thorough, in-depth analysis of specific
issues, nor a substitute for a formal opinion, nor is it sufficient to avoid tax-related
penalties. If desired, we would be pleased to perform the requisite research and provide
you with a detailed written analysis. Such an engagement may be the subject of a
separate engagement letter that would define the scope and limits of the desired
consultation services.
Missing Important Tax Forms? Here's what to do
Form W-2
You should receive a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, from each of your
employers for use in preparing your federal tax return. Employers must furnish this
record of 2017 earnings and withheld taxes no later than January 31, 2018 (allow
several days for delivery if mailed).
If you do not receive your Form W-2, contact your employer to find out if and when the
W-2 was mailed. If it was mailed, it may have been returned to your employer because
of an incorrect address. After contacting your employer, allow a reasonable amount of
time for your employer to resend or to issue the W-2.
Form 1099
If you received certain types of income, you may receive a Form 1099 in addition to or
instead of a W-2. Payers have until January 31 to mail these to you.
In some cases, you may obtain the information that would be on the Form 1099 from
other sources. For example, your bank may put a summary of the interest paid during
the year on the December or January statement for your savings or checking account.
Or it may make the interest figure available through its customer service line or Web
site. Some payers include cumulative figures for the year with their quarterly dividend
statements.
You do not have to wait for Form 1099 to arrive provided you have the information
(actual not estimated) you need to complete your tax return. You generally do not attach
a 1099 series form to your return, except when you receive a Form 1099-
R, Distributions From Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans, IRAs,
Insurance Contracts, etc., that shows income tax withheld. You should, however, keep
all of the 1099 forms you receive for your records.
When to Contact the IRS
If, by mid-February, you still have not received your W-2 or Form 1099-R, contact the
IRS for assistance at 1-800-829-1040. When you call, have the following information
handy:
• the employer's name and complete address, including zip code, and the
employer's telephone number;
• the employer's identification number (if known);
• your name and address, including zip code, Social Security number, and
telephone number.
Misplaced W-2
If you misplaced your W-2, contact your employer. Your employer can replace the lost
form with a "reissued statement." Be aware that your employer is allowed to charge you
a fee for providing you with a new W-2.
You still must file your tax return on time even if you do not receive your Form W-2. If
you cannot get a W-2 by the tax filing deadline, you may use Form 4852, Substitute for
Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, but it will delay any refund due while the
information is verified.
Filing an Amended Return
If you receive a corrected W-2 or 1099 after your return is filed and the information it
contains does not match the income or withheld tax that you reported on your return,
you must file an amended return on Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax
Return.
Health Insurance Forms 1095-A, 1095-B, or 1095-C
Most taxpayers will receive one or more forms relating to health care coverage they had
during the previous year. If you think you should have received a form but did not get
one contact the issuer of the form (the Marketplace, your coverage provider or your
employer). If you are expecting to receive a Form 1095-A, you should wait to file your
2017 income tax return until you receive that form. However, it is not necessary to wait
for Forms 1095-B or 1095-C in order to file.
Form 1095-A. If you enrolled in 2017 coverage through the Health Insurance
Marketplace, you should receive Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace
Statement in early 2018.
Forms 1095-B or 1095-C. If you were enrolled in other health coverage for 2017, you
should receive a Form 1095-B, Health Coverage, or Form 1095-C, Employer-Provided
Health insurance Offer and Coverage by early March.
If you have questions about your Forms W-2 or 1099 or any other tax-related materials,
don't hesitate to contact the office.
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Tips for a Stress-Free Tax Season
Earlier is better when it comes to working on your taxes but many people find preparing
their tax return to be stressful and frustrating. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be. Here
are six tips for a stress-free tax season.
1. Don't Procrastinate. Resist the temptation to put off your taxes until the very last
minute. Your haste to meet the filing deadline may cause you to overlook
potential sources of tax savings and will likely increase your risk of making an
error. Getting a head start will not only keep the process calm but also mean you
get your return faster by avoiding the last-minute rush.
2. Gather your records in advance. Make sure you have all the records you need,
including W-2s and 1099s. Don't forget to save a copy for your files.
3. Double-check your math and verify all Social Security numbers. These are
among the most common errors found on tax returns. Taking care will reduce
your chance of hearing from the IRS. Submitting an error-free return will also
speed up your refund.
4. E-file for a faster refund. Taxpayers who e-file and choose direct deposit for
their refunds, for example, will get their refunds in as few as 10 days. That
compares to approximately six weeks for people who file a paper return and get
a traditional paper check.
5. Don't Panic if You Can't Pay. If you can't immediately pay the taxes you owe,
consider some stress-reducing alternatives. You can apply for an IRS installment
agreement, suggesting your own monthly payment amount and due date, and
getting a reduced late payment penalty rate. You also have various options for
charging your balance on a credit card. There is no IRS fee for credit card
payments, but the processing companies charge a convenience fee. Electronic
filers with a balance due can file early and authorize the government's financial
agent to take the money directly from their checking or savings account on the
April due date, with no fee.
6. Request an Extension of Time to File (But Pay on Time). If the clock runs out,
you can get an automatic six-month extension bringing the filing date to October
15, 2018. However, the extension itself does not give you more time to pay any
taxes due. You will owe interest on any amount not paid by the April deadline,
plus a late payment penalty if you have not paid at least 90 percent of your total
tax by that date.
If you run into any problems, have any questions, or need to file an extension, help is
just a phone call away.
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Donating a Car to Charity
If you donated a car to a qualified charitable organization in 2017 and intend to claim a
deduction, you should be aware of the special rules that apply to vehicle donations.
Note: You can deduct contributions to a charity only if you itemize deductions using
Schedule A of Form 1040. Charities typically sell donated vehicles. If the vehicle is sold
by the charitable organization you donated it to, the deduction claimed by the donor
(you) and usually may not exceed the gross proceeds from the sale. If the donated
vehicle sells for less than $500, you can claim the fair market value of your vehicle up to
$500 or the amount it is sold for if less than fair market value.
The taxpayer can generally deduct the vehicle's Fair Market Value (FMV), if:
• The charitable organization makes a significant intervening use of the vehicle,
such as using it to deliver meals on wheels.
• The charitable organization donates or sells the vehicle to a needy individual at a
significantly below-market price, if the transfer furthers the charitable purpose of
helping a poor person in need of a means of transportation.
• The charitable organization makes a material improvement to the vehicle, i.e.,
major repairs that significantly increase its value and not mere painting or
cleaning.
If the donated vehicle sells for more than $500 and your deduction is $500 or more you
must obtain written, contemporaneous (timely), acknowledgment of the donation from
the charitable organization. You must also attach Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor
Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes, to your tax return.
The written acknowledgment generally must include your name and taxpayer
identification number, the vehicle identification number, the date of the contribution, and
one of the following:
• a statement that no goods or services were provided by the charity in return for
the donation, if that was the case,
• a description and good faith estimate of the value of goods or services, if any,
that the charity provided in return for the donation, or,
• a statement that goods or services provided by the charity consisted entirely of
intangible religious benefits, if that was the case.
Note: If the written acknowledgment does not contain all of the required information, the
deduction may not exceed $500.
For more information about donating a car to charity please contact the office.
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Federal Tax Forms: Which one should you use?
U.S. citizens and resident aliens use one of three different forms for filing individual
federal income tax returns: 1040EZ, 1040A, or 1040. If you're wondering which form you
should use, keep reading.
Form 1040EZ
Form 1040EZ, Income Tax Return for Single and Joint Filers With No Dependents, is
the least complicated federal tax form. however, if you file Form 1040EZ, you should be
aware that you can't itemize deductions or claim any adjustments to income or tax
credits other than the earned income credit. Use Form 1040EZ if:
• Your filing status is single or married filing jointly, you claim no dependents, and
were under age 65 on January 1, 2018, and not blind at the end of 2017
• Your taxable income is less than $100,000 and is derived only from wages,
salaries, tips, taxable scholarship and fellowship grants, unemployment
compensation, or Alaska Permanent Fund dividends
• Your taxable interest is not over $1,500
• You don't owe any household employment taxes on wages you paid to a
household employee
Note: You can't use Form 1040EZ to claim the Premium Tax Credit. You also can't use
this form if you received advance payments of this credit in 2017.
Form 1040A
If you cannot use Form 1040EZ, you may be able to use Form 1040A, U.S. Individual
Income Tax Return. Keep in mind, however, that you cannot itemize and you can only
claim certain tax deductions such as the IRA deduction, the student loan interest
deduction, and the educator expenses deduction. You can also use Form 1040A if:
• Your taxable income is below $100,000 and that income is derived only from the
following:
o wages, salaries, tips,
o Interest or ordinary dividends,
o capital gain distributions,
o taxable scholarships and fellowship grants,
o pensions, annuities, IRAs,
o unemployment compensation,
o Alaska Permanent Fund dividends, and
o taxable social security or railroad retirement benefits
• The only tax credits you can claim are:
o the credit for child and dependent care expenses,
o the credit for the elderly or the disabled,
o education credits,
o the retirement savings contributions credit,
o the child tax credit,
o the additional child tax credit,
o the earned income credit, and/or the premium tax credit
• You do not have an alternative minimum tax adjustment on stock you acquired
from the exercise of an incentive stock option.
• You have distributions from capital gains
Form 1040
You must use Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, if:
• Your taxable income is $100,000 or more.
• You have certain types of income, such as:
o business or farm self-employment income;
o unreported tips;
o dividends on insurance policies that exceed the total of all net premiums
you paid for the contract;
o income received as a partner, a shareholder in an S corporation, or
o a beneficiary of an estate or trust
• You itemize deductions or claim certain tax credits or adjustments to income.
• You report self-employment income.
• You report income from sale of a property.
• You owe household employment taxes.
Nonresident Aliens
Nonresident aliens married to a U.S. citizen or resident alien may use any one of these
three forms, based on your circumstances, but only if you elect to be treated as a
resident alien when you file a joint return with your spouse. Nonresident aliens may
have to file Form 1040NR-EZ or Form 1040NR.
Questions about federal tax forms?
Call or make an appointment today and get the answers you need right now.
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Five Tax Breaks that Survived Tax Reform
Recent tax reform legislation affected many provisions in the tax code. Many were
modified, either permanently or temporarily, while some were repealed entirely. Here
are five that survived.
1. Mortgage Interest Deduction
While the House bill repealed the mortgage interest deduction, the final version of the
act retained it, albeit with modifications. First is that the allowed interest deduction is
limited to mortgage principal of $750,000 on new homes (i.e., new ownership). For prior
tax years, the limit on acquisition indebtedness was $1 million. Existing mortgages are
grandfathered in, however, and taxpayers who enter into binding contracts before
December 15, 2017, to close on the purchase of a principal residence before January 1,
2018, and who purchase such residence before April 1, 2018, are able to use the prior
limit of $1 million.
2. Personal Taxes: State and Local Income Tax, Sales Tax and Property Tax
In prior years, taxpayers who itemize were allowed to deduct the amount they pay in
state and local taxes (SALT) from their federal tax returns. Slated for repeal (with the
sole exception of exception of a state and local property tax deduction capped at
$10,000) under both the House and Senate versions of the tax bill, SALT remained in
the final tax reform bill in modified form. As such, for taxable years 2018 through 2025,
the aggregate deduction for property taxes, state, local, and foreign income taxes, or
sales taxes is limited to $10,000 a year ($5,000 married filing separately).
3. Educator Expense Deduction
Primary and secondary school teachers buying school supplies out-of-pocket are still
able to take an above-the-line deduction of up to $250 for unreimbursed expenses.
Expenses incurred for professional development are also eligible. This deduction was
made permanent with the passage of PATH Act of 2015 and survived tax reform
legislation that passed in 2017 as well.
4. Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle Tax Credit
Also slated for elimination in the House bill (but retained in the final tax reform bill) was
the tax credit for the purchase of qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles including
passenger vehicles and light trucks. For vehicles acquired after December 31, 2009, the
minimum credit is $2,500. The maximum credit allowed is limited to $7,500. The credit
begins to phase out for a manufacturer's vehicles when at least 200,000 qualifying
vehicles have been sold for use in the United States (determined on a cumulative basis
for sales after December 31, 2009).
5. Medical Expense Threshold Amounts
The House version proposed a repeal of the itemized deduction related to medical
expenses but it was retained (and temporarily lowered) in the final tax reform legislation.
For tax years 2017 and 2018, the threshold amount for medical expense deductions is
reduced to 7.5 percent of AGI. Under the PATH Act of 2015, the medical expense
deduction increased to 10% of AGI (effective for tax years 2013 to 2016).
Don't miss out!
If you're wondering whether you should be taking advantage of these and other tax
credits and deductions, don't hesitate to call.
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Tax Filing Season Begins; Tax Returns due April 17
More than 155 million individual tax returns are expected to be filed in 2018, according
to the IRS, which began accepting electronic and paper tax returns on Monday, January
29, 2018. The January 29 opening date was set to ensure the security and readiness of
key tax processing systems in advance of the opening and to assess the potential
impact of tax legislation on 2017 tax returns.
Note: Although the IRS began accepting both electronic and paper tax returns January
29, paper returns will not begin processing until mid-February as system updates
continue.
April 17 Filing Deadline
The filing deadline to submit 2017 tax returns is Tuesday, April 17, 2018, rather than the
traditional April 15 date. In 2018, April 15 falls on a Sunday, and this would usually
move the filing deadline to the following Monday (April 16). However, Emancipation
Day, which is a legal holiday in the District of Columbia, will be observed on that
Monday. This pushes the nation's filing deadline to Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Under the
tax law, legal holidays in the District of Columbia affect the filing deadline across the
nation.
Refunds in 2018
The IRS anticipates issuing more than nine out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days, but
there are some important factors to keep in mind.
The IRS will begin releasing refunds for taxpayers claiming the Earned Income Tax
Credit (EITC) and the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) starting February 15.
However, these refunds--even the portion not associated with the EITC and ACTC--are
not likely to arrive in bank accounts or on debit cards until the week of February 27. This
date assumes that there are no processing issues with the tax return and the taxpayer
chose direct deposit.
Taxpayers should be aware that many financial institutions do not process payments on
weekends or holidays, which can affect when refunds reach taxpayers. For example,
the three-day holiday weekend involving Presidents' Day may affect the timing of
refunds for EITC and ACTC filers.
Don't hesitate to call if you have any questions or need assistance filing your tax return
this year.
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Who Should File a 2017 Tax Return?
Most people file a tax return because they have to, but even if you don't, there are times
when you should--because you might be eligible for a tax refund and not know it. The
six tax tips below should help you determine whether you're one of them.
1. General Filing Rules. Whether you need to file a tax return this year depends on
several factors. In most cases, the amount of your income, your filing status, and your
age determine whether you must file a tax return. For example, if you're single and 28
years old you must file if your income, was at least $10,400 ($20,800 if you are married
filing a joint return). If you're self-employed or if you're a dependent of another person,
other tax rules may apply.
2. Premium Tax Credit. If you purchased coverage from the Marketplace in 2017 you
might be eligible for the Premium Tax Credit if you chose to have advance payments of
the premium tax credit sent directly to your insurer during the year; however, you must
file a federal tax return and reconcile any advance payments with the allowable
premium tax credit.
3. Tax Withheld or Paid. Did your employer withhold federal income tax from your
pay? Did you make estimated tax payments? Did you overpay last year and have it
applied to this year's tax? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you could be
due a refund, but you have to file a tax return to receive the refund.
4. Earned Income Tax Credit. Did you work and earn less than $53,930 last year? You
could receive EITC as a tax refund if you qualify with or without a qualifying child. You
may be eligible for up to $6,318. If you qualify, file a tax return to claim it.
5. Additional Child Tax Credit. Do you have at least one child that qualifies for the
Child Tax Credit? If you don't get the full credit amount, you may qualify for the
Additional Child Tax Credit and receive a refund even if you do not owe any tax.
6. American Opportunity Credit. The AOTC (up to $2,500 per eligible student) is
available for four years of post-secondary education. You or your dependent must have
been a student enrolled at least half-time for at least one academic period. Even if you
don't owe any taxes, you still may qualify; however, you must complete Form
8863, Education Credits, and file a return to claim the credit.
If you have any questions about whether you should file a return, please contact the
office.
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Updated Withholding Tables for 2018
Updated income-tax withholding tables have been released for 2018 reflecting changes
made by the tax reform legislation enacted last month.
The updated withholding information, available on IRS.gov, shows the new rates for
employers to use during 2018. Employers should begin using the 2018 withholding
tables as soon as possible, but not later than February 15, 2018. They should continue
to use the 2017 withholding tables until implementing the 2018 withholding tables.
Many employees will begin to see increases in their paychecks to reflect the new law in
February. The time it will take for employees to see the changes in their paychecks will
vary depending on how quickly the new tables are implemented by their employers and
how often they are paid, generally weekly, biweekly or monthly.
To minimize the burden on taxpayers and employers, the new withholding tables are
designed to work with the Forms W-4 that workers have already filed with their
employers to claim withholding allowances. Employees do not have to do anything at
this time. Under the new law there are a number of changes for 2018 that affect
individual taxpayers. The new withholding tables reflect the increase in the standard
deduction, repeal of personal exemptions and changes in tax rates and brackets.
For people with more simple tax situations, the new tables are designed to produce the
correct amount of tax withholding. The revisions are also aimed at avoiding over- and
under-withholding of tax as much as possible. To help people determine their
withholding (and adjust as needed), the IRS is revising the withholding tax calculator on
IRS.gov and should be available by the end of February.
Don't hesitate to call if you need help figuring out your withholding in 2018.
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Employers: Beware of the Form W-2 Scam
The Form W-2 scam has emerged as one of the most dangerous phishing emails in the
tax community. During the last two tax seasons, cybercriminals tricked payroll personnel
or people with access to payroll information into disclosing sensitive information for
entire workforces.
Last year, more than 200 employers were victimized, resulting in hundreds of thousands
of employees with compromised identities. The scam affected all types of employers,
from small and large businesses to public schools and universities, hospitals, tribal
governments, and charities.
What is a Form W-2?
Employers engaged in a trade or business who pay remuneration for services
performed by an employee must file a Form W-2 for each employee from whom:
• Income, social security, or Medicare tax was withheld.
• Income tax would have been withheld if the employee had claimed no more than
one withholding allowance or had not claimed exemption from withholding on
Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate.
Additionally, employers must issue W-2s to any employee (including an employee who
is related to the employer) who had the following:
• Non-cash payments of $600 or more for the year
• Non-cash payments of any amount if any income, social security, or Medicare tax
was withheld
The Form W-2 contains the employee's name, address, Social Security number,
income, and withholdings. Criminals use that information to file fraudulent tax returns, or
they post it for sale on the DarkNet.
How the Form W-2 Phishing Scam Works
Cybercriminals do their homework, identifying chief operating officers, school executives
or others in positions of authority. Using a technique known as business email
compromise (BEC) or business email spoofing (BES), fraudsters posing as executives
send emails to payroll personnel requesting copies of Forms W-2 for all employees.
In many cases, the email starts off as a friendly exchange before the fraudster asks for
all Form W-2 information. In several reported cases, after the fraudsters acquired the
workforce information, they immediately followed that up with a request for a wire
transfer.
What to do
Employers should be aware that cyber criminals' scams constantly evolve. Finance and
payroll personnel should be alert to any unusual requests for employee data.
If your businesses or organization falls victim to the scam or receives a suspect email
but does not fall victim to the scam send the full email headers to phishing@irs.gov and
use "W2 Scam" in the subject line.
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Owing Back Taxes could Affect Passport Renewal
Starting in February 2018, individuals with "seriously delinquent tax debts" will be
subject to a new set of provisions courtesy of the Fixing America's Surface
Transportation (FAST) Act, signed into law in December 2015.
The FAST Act requires the IRS to notify the State Department of taxpayers the IRS has
certified as owing a seriously delinquent tax debt and also requires the State
Department to deny their passport application or deny renewal of their passport. In
certain instances, the State Department may revoke their passport.
Taxpayers affected by this law are those with a seriously delinquent tax debt, generally,
an individual who owes the IRS more than $51,000 in back taxes, penalties and interest
for which the IRS has filed a Notice of Federal Tax Lien and the period to challenge it
has expired, or the IRS has issued a levy.
Taxpayers can avoid having the IRS notify the State Department of their seriously
delinquent tax debt by doing the following:
• Paying the tax debt in full
• Paying the tax debt timely under an approved installment agreement,
• Paying the tax debt timely under an accepted offer in compromise,
• Paying the tax debt timely under the terms of a settlement agreement with the
• Department of Justice,
• Having requested or have a pending collection due process appeal with a levy, or
• Having collection suspended because a taxpayer has made an innocent spouse
election or requested innocent spouse relief.
However, a taxpayer's passport won't be at risk under this program if an individual:
• Is in bankruptcy
• Is identified by the IRS as a victim of tax-related identity theft
• Has an account that the IRS has determined is currently not collectible due to
hardship
• Is located within a federally declared disaster area
• Has a request pending with the IRS for an installment agreement
• Has a pending offer in compromise with the IRS
• Has an IRS accepted adjustment that will satisfy the debt in full
For taxpayers serving in a combat zone, and who also owe a seriously delinquent tax
debt, the IRS postpones notifying the State Department and the individual's passport is
not subject to denial during this time.
Taxpayers who are behind on their tax obligations should come forward and pay what
they owe or enter into a payment plan with the IRS and may qualify for one of several
relief programs, including the following:
• Taxpayers can request a payment agreement with the IRS by filing Form
9465, Installment Agreement Request. Taxpayers can download this form from
IRS.gov and mail it along with a tax return, bill or notice. Some taxpayers may be
eligible to use the online payment agreement to set up a monthly payment
agreement for up to 72 months.
• Financially distressed taxpayers may qualify for an offer in compromise, an
agreement between a taxpayer and the IRS that settles the taxpayer's tax
liabilities for less than the full amount owed. The IRS looks at the taxpayer's
income and assets to determine the taxpayer's ability to pay.
If you owe back taxes and are worried your passport could be revoked because of
unpaid taxes, please contact the office.
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Tax Due Dates for February 2018
February 12
Employees - who work for tips. If you received $20 or more in tips during January,
report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.
Employers - Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. File Form 941 for the
fourth quarter of 2017. This due date applies only if you deposited the tax for the quarter
in full and on time.
Farm Employers - File Form 943 to report Social Security and Medicare taxes and
withheld income tax for 2017. This due date applies only if you deposited the tax for the
year in full and on time.
Certain Small Employers - File Form 944 to report Social Security and Medicare taxes
and withheld income tax for 2017. This tax due date applies only if you deposited the
tax for the year in full and on time.
Employers - Nonpayroll taxes. File Form 945 to report income tax withheld for 2017 on
all nonpayroll items. This due date applies only if you deposited the tax for the year in
full and on time.
Employers - Federal unemployment tax. File Form 940 for 2017. This due date applies
only if you deposited the tax for the year in full and on time.
February 15
Employers - Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. If the monthly deposit
rule applies, deposit the tax for payments in January.
Employers - Nonpayroll withholding. If the monthly deposit rule applies, deposit the tax
for payments in January.
All businesses. Give annual information statements to recipients of certain payments
you made during 2017. You can use the appropriate version of Form 1099 or other
information return. This due date applies only to the following types of payments:
• All payments reported on Form 1099-B, Proceeds From Broker and Barter
Exchange Transactions.
• All payments reported on Form 1099-S, Proceeds From Real Estate
Transactions.
• Substitute payments reported in box 8 or gross proceeds paid to an attorney
reported in box 14 of Form 1099-MISC.
February 28
Businesses - File information returns (Form 1099) for certain payments you made
during 2017. These payments are described under January 31; however, Form 1099-
MISC reporting nonemployee compensation must be filed by January 31. There are
different forms for different types of payments. Use a separate Form 1096 to summarize
and transmit the forms for each type of payment. See the 2017 Instructions for Forms
1099, 1098, 5498, and W-2G for information on what payments are covered, how much
the payment must be before a return is required, what form to use, and extensions of
time to file.
If you file Forms 1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, or W-2G electronically (except Form
1099-MISC reporting nonemployee compensation), your due date for filing them with
the IRS will be extended to April 2. The due date for giving the recipient these forms is
still January 31.
Payers of Gambling Winnings - File Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of
U.S. Information Returns, along with Copy A of all the Forms W-2G you issued for 2017.
If you file Forms W-2G electronically, your due date for filing them with the IRS will be
extended to April 2. The due date for giving the recipient these forms remains January
31.
Large Food and Beverage Establishment Employers - with employees who work for
tips. File Form 8027, Employer's Annual Information Return of Tip Income and Allocated
Tips. Use Form 8027-T, Transmittal of Employer's Annual Information Return of Tip
Income and Allocated Tips, to summarize and transmit Forms 8027 if you have more
than one establishment. If you file Forms 8027 electronically, your due date for filing
them with the IRS will be extended to April 2.
Health Coverage Reporting - If you're an Applicable Large Employer, file paper Forms
1094-C, Transmittal of Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage
Information Returns, and 1095-C with the IRS. For all other providers of minimum
essential coverage, file paper Forms 1094-B, Transmittal of Health Coverage
Information Returns, and 1095-B with the IRS. If you're filing any of these forms with the
IRS electronically, your due date for filing them will be extended to April 2.
March 1
Farmers and Fishermen - Farmers and fishermen. File your 2017 income tax return
(Form 1040) and pay any tax due. However, you have until April 17 to file if you paid
your 2017 estimated tax by January 16, 2018.
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