The date for Filing 2018 W-2’s and 1099’s for non- employee compensation (box 7) and has been changed to January 31st 2019.

There are stiff penalties for missing this due date.

Penalties for Late or Incorrect W-2s

Penalties are assessed based on the date when a correct W-2 is filed or furnished to employees:

• $50 per W-2 if filed within 30 days of due date.
• $100 per W-2 if filed more than 30 days from the due date but before August 1st.
• $260 per W-2 if filed later than August 1st, if no correction is filed, or if no W-2 is filed al all.

If a business submits Form 1099 within 30 days from the due date, the penalty is $30 per form. If you file the form more than 30 days late but before Aug. 1, the penalty is $60 per form. The penalty increases to $100 for any form filed after Aug. 1 or not filed at all. 

Extensions: Taxpaying businesses may apply for a 30-day extension on filing a 1099 form by completing Form 8809, an Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns. You may submit Form 8809 either electronically or on paper, and need not sign the form. However, the extension only takes effect if the business applies for it before the due date.

REMEMBER: bring in Form 1095-A if you purchased health insurance through the State market exchange. You will need to know the Adjusted Gross Income of anyone you claim as a dependent to figure the credit. It is best to arrange an appointment to complete your families tax returns at the same setting. If you received a credit toward the payment of Healthcare Premiums last year you will need to bring your Form 1095-A and reconcile the credit you obtained for your estimated income with the credit you should have received for your actual income. Failure to do so will result in a delay of the processing of your tax return.
The tax penalty no longer applies for tax years 2019 and beyond.

The IRS has increased penalties on tax preparers to as much as $2,080 per return for failure of due diligence in claiming  Head of Household, Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit and American Opportunity (Education) Credit.
Please bring any documentation that shows your children live with you and can be properly claimed. This can include school, medical or childcare records that show the child’s address. Medical insurance forms 1095-A from MNsure, and 1095-B and 1095-C obtained from your employer can be very helpful. This is the
https://www.eitc.irs.gov/tax-preparer-toolkit/tools-and-tips/form-886-can-assist-you/forms-886-can-assist-you
that specifies what could be needed to show your eligibility.
REMEMBER: bring Form 1098-T to claim any Education Credits. This is provided by the school or college and is required  to claim credits.
We ask for your patience since we will probably need to ask you more questions this year to satisfy the new IRS requirements.