North Carolina Tax Blog

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Understanding the IRS 2025 Tax Bracket and Standard Deduction Changes

December 18, 2024

The IRS has announced key inflation adjustments for the 2025 tax year, and these changes will impact taxpayers across the board. Understanding how these updates affect you can help you plan ahead and avoid surprises come tax season. Here’s a summary of the most notable adjustments. New Federal Tax Brackets for 2025 The tax brackets…

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Protecting Yourself Against Tax Fraud: Insights from Murray Moyer PLLC

November 20, 2024

Tax fraud is a growing concern for individuals and businesses alike. From phishing schemes to identity theft, criminals continually devise new ways to exploit taxpayers. To combat this, the IRS has dedicated International Fraud Awareness Week to educating the public on recognizing, preventing, and reporting tax-related fraud. At Murray Moyer PLLC, we are committed to…

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Tax Relief for North Carolina Families Affected by Hurricane Helene: Important Deadline Extensions

October 21, 2024

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, North Carolina families and businesses affected by the storm are eligible for tax relief. The IRS has announced a series of deadline extensions aimed at providing financial flexibility for those impacted.  This relief applies to individuals and businesses located in disaster areas, offering much-needed time to recover without the…

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IRS Tax Relief for Hurricane Debby Victims: What You Need to Know

September 17, 2024

For individuals and businesses in the path of natural disasters, dealing with taxes is often the last thing on their minds. Fortunately, the IRS has announced tax relief for victims of Hurricane Debby, including extended filing deadlines and other crucial support.  If you or your business were affected by this storm in South Carolina, most…

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Behind the Scenes of IRS Audits: What To Expect and How To Prepare

July 10, 2024

It’s every business owner’s worst nightmare: finding an IRS audit notice in the mail. If the IRS has sent you an audit notice, you’re probably wondering why. Will you have to pay penalties? How far back will the IRS agent look? First of all, don’t panic. IRS audits are rarely as frightening as they’re made…

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Resolving IRS Controversies: Strategies for Tax Law Success

June 12, 2024

Finding yourself in the middle of an IRS tax controversy can be extremely stressful. You believe that you filed your taxes correctly, but the IRS thinks differently or life’s circumstances have hindered your ability to pay your taxes. You now risk forced collection action along with penalties and interest, but you aren’t sure of how…

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Payroll Problems? A Guide to Navigating Payroll Tax Issues

May 8, 2024

Many small business owners struggle with recording payroll correctly in all their tax documents. With complex and often changing IRS guidelines, it’s easy to make a mistake if you aren’t a tax law professional. These errors can trigger a stressful IRS audit and possible penalties. Moreover, the IRS could discover that you owe payroll tax…

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Common Tax Mistakes That Can Trigger an IRS Audit

April 10, 2024

Tax time is here, meaning it’s time to file your annual return. Unfortunately, if you’re not careful, you could make a mistake that could trigger an IRS audit.  Luckily, if you know what to look for, you can avoid these mistakes. In this article, we review a couple of common tax mistakes we see in…

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Tax Compliance and Your NC Small Business

March 12, 2024

Owning a business can have many benefits. However, many small business owners view keeping up-to-date with ever-changing tax laws challenging considering how many other responsibilities they have. While bookkeeping is one of our core competencies here at Murray Moyer, there are some basic steps every company can take prior to engaging with third party support.…

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Navigating IRS Audits: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses

February 8, 2024

Receiving a notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that your business taxes are being audited can be disarming. However, having a clearer understanding of why these audits occur, how they unfold, and what your rights are throughout the process can hopefully help alleviate some of the anxiety you may be feeling about it.  Statistics…

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