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28th September 2009
The number of homeschool students grew from 1.2 in 2003 to a staggering 2.4 million in 2006 according to the National Home Education Research Institute. With this type of growth you have to wander what is the cause for the amazing increase in homeschool a... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, better known as the Stimulus Bill, included many provisions to promote economic activity. One was specifically designed to help the average worker. It is known by the tongue twister name Making Work Pay ... Read >
Author: Thomas Ajava24th September 2009
With the uncertainty in the economy at the moment general advice for the public on whether to overpay their mortgages is hard to give. Many mortgage lenders have been writing to borrowers and encourage them to overpay on their mortgages so they reduce the... Read >
Author: DTM24th September 2009
With many households swimming in debt in the wake of the sub-prime mortgage crisis and the economic downturn, you may think that the only way out of this debt is to apply for a consolidation loan or file for bankruptcy.� These are both expensive methods... Read >
Author: Lindsy Emery24th September 2009
Every month every household in the country has a mountain of bills to pay.� This usually intimidating task has been made more so by an increasing number of workers being laid off each day.� As unemployment skyrockets, the level of an average household... Read >
Author: Lindsy Emery23rd September 2009
You are probably reading this because you are in need of tax debt help. Sometimes it feels like there is no way out from under an overwhelming IRS tax debt. However, for taxpayers that simply can’t afford to pay, there is a solution. You can actually s... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta23rd September 2009
I am and always have been the pro death penalty, however, even though I am pro death penalty, I probably would not be willing to pull the switch or push the button. I do not think that this makes me a hypocrit. Please bear with me while I explain.
As ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
If you've taken the leap into the entrepreneurial world of “business ownership”, then you may find yourself immersed in a world that speaks a language that is business savvy, and difficult for the untrained ear to understand. One of the most important... Read >
Author: jsolutions00823rd September 2009
By: Lance Wallach
The Internal Revenue Service will extend until October 15th its limited amnesty program for U.S. taxpayers with undeclared income on foreign accounts, according to government officials.
The special voluntary disclosure program wa... Read >
Author: Lance Wallach23rd September 2009
Sooner or later, you might have to write a letter to the IRS to get some misunderstanding worked out. Perhaps the agency counted some source of income twice or rejected a deduction for some reason. Regardless of the situation, there is a way to write a le... Read >
Author: Thomas Ajava22nd September 2009
Bank of America primary hit the news as one of the most important banks receiving TARP funds. The state strain tests found that Bank of America required $33.9 billion in assets just to live on. When that information came out, they began selling extra stoc... Read >
Author: Robert Bell22nd September 2009
For some taxpayers, the April 15th tax filing deadline each year is no problem. They just file for an extension. The way the IRS system is set up, such requests are automatically granted and a six month extension is given. Well, summer is over and that ex... Read >
Author: Thomas Ajava22nd September 2009
So, you got a letter from the IRS. It is just sitting there on top of the other mail. Unopened. You eye is twitching. What do you do now? The answer is as simple as it is obvious – open it! The end might not be near.
The IRS made a major effort to a... Read >
Author: Thomas Ajava18th September 2009
If you have ever heard me speak on tax or wealth strategies, you've probably heard me say that I am not a big fan of 401(k)s or IRAs.
One of the reasons I am not a big fan of Traditional IRAs and 401(k)s is because they only defer tax. While tax defer... Read >
Author: Tom Wheelwright17th September 2009
The IRS pursues a number of programs to track down revenues taxpayers fail to pay. You know about audits, but fewer people seem to be aware of the Whistleblower Office. Yes, the IRS will pay people to report on others who are not paying their fair share.
... Read >
Author: Thomas Ajava16th September 2009
If you are thinking investing your money on real estate property then you should take advantage of the great opportunity that is open in the real estate market now. Even real estate agents would agree that this is an excellent time to purchase a home for ... Read >
Author: clavinee16th September 2009
You will not pay what they can create their own stimulation, without government assistance, through the elimination of 100% of their debts of credit cards and personal loans. But you do not have a disposal program. And you can not hear the news at night. ... Read >
Author: Laton Hastalor16th September 2009
You have to love car dealers. With the passage of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, car dealers are screaming about the tax benefits of buying these vehicles. Here’s the scoop.
Deductions and Credits
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 made a major modifi... Read >
Author: wbdoyle15th September 2009
A tax refund is the return of a small portion of hard-earned money of the taxpayer. It should not be treated as a gift from the government or as a yearly bonus. When taxpayers end up paying more than their fair share of tax throughout the year, the extra ... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta10th September 2009
Tax penalties are often a significant portion of your business or personal tax Responsibility. And those penalties can add up Quickly!
The majority of taxpayers can pay their original taxes plus the interest. But the added tax penalties can make it har... Read >
Author: martellelaw10th September 2009
If you have unfiled tax returns, you are not alone.
Many people do not file their taxes for a variety of reasons, including lack of records, worry of owing the liability, because they forgot to do it or they do not have the capacity to pay.
What Yo... Read >
Author: martellelaw10th September 2009
It's a fact of life that we all have to pay taxes.
Unfortunately, life is occasionally messy and even the best-crafted plans can go awry and leave you in a tax bind, especially with a tax problem. The problem with late tax payments is that your debt is... Read >
Author: martellelaw10th September 2009
Hurricane Ike inflicted a steep penalty on the Texas Gulf coast. However, there is an inconspicuous benefit – casualty loss tax deductions. Taxpayers may be able to take a 2008 deduction if either personal or business property was damaged by Hurricane I... Read >
Author: Patrick OConnor10th September 2009
Abusive Insurance, Welfare
Benefit, and Retirement Plans
By Lance Wallach
The IRS has various task forces auditing all section
419, section 412(i), and other plans that tend to be
abusive. These plans are sold by most insurance agents.
The IRS is lo... Read >
Author: Lance Wallach09th September 2009
TaxPro Journal
Fall 2008
If I Were President…
NATP members propose new tax law changes
Change. Americans have heard a lot of rhetoric over the past few months from politicians who are no longer satisfied with the status quo. Though you’d... Read >
Author: Lance Wallach08th September 2009
The IRS has turned your accountant into their policeman!
By: Lance Wallach January 25, 2008
Every business owner thinks he pays too much in taxes, and in reality, most actually do. These days your accountant has to “play i... Read >
Author: Lance Wallach08th September 2009
The IRS used to be the terror in most peoples nightmares. Specifically, people who got behind on their taxes lived in dread of having the IRS catch up with them and freeze their bank accounts, lien their homes or garnish their wages. To promote voluntary ... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta08th September 2009
IRS levies have a way of striking without warning. In a flash your bank accounts, wages, or assets vanish without a trace. You might think you are safe from an IRS tax levy if you’ve avoided an IRS notice so far. But truthfully, you can not escape the d... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta08th September 2009
A tax debt is nothing to laugh about. Failing to pay your taxes on time will result in fines or penalties; and, later interest will grow on these. That's a steadily growing debt for sure. If you do not prioritize this tax debt, you'll find yourself harder... Read >
Author: ShiblY07th September 2009
One of the most confusing parts of IRS back taxes is whether or not they can be discharged through bankruptcy. To help anyone considering this option, please enjoy the following article explaining taxes and bankruptcy.
Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13
The t... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch07th September 2009
Men are governed by laws not by men. Moreover, almost every aspect of your life is invaded by the laws of the land. From the disposition your properties, to the expected norms in the society and eventually to the manner of paying tax contributions, no one... Read >
Author: Danial Holland04th September 2009
For most people, money makes the world go round and business bears that money. Businessmen will perhaps do anything just to achieve the ultimate goal of having a business, and that is to earn income. Net profit or income financially means a surplus of sa... Read >
Author: wbdoyle04th September 2009
The economy is stalling, while debt is accelerating. Sounds like a disaster. But perhaps it is not as dramatic as it sounds. An already overworked mom can let financial drama be a sudden defeat. Or hardy and hearty moms can take a proactive position, and ... Read >
Author: Lindsy Emery03rd September 2009
Do you hate to collect the mail? Are you sure that you are going to have a pile of bills that you are still not able to pay? That is what the trip to the mailbox looks like for many Americans. With lost jobs and wages, many of us are finding it nearly imp... Read >
Author: Lindsy Emery03rd September 2009
Frequently asked questions about the Home Buyer Tax Credit
A qualified 1st time home buyer can get a tax credit of up to $8000 for purchasing a home after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009 authorized by The American Recovery and REinvestment ... Read >
Author: L Pate31st August 2009
Were you aware that the United States Government has set aside billions of dollars to help financially strapped taxpayers? If you weren't then you are certainly not alone. Each year thousands of government grants go unawarded because no one knows that the... Read >
Author: Lindsy Emery28th August 2009
The Internal Revenue Service today announced its first successful prosecution related to fraud involving the first-time homebuyer credit and warned taxpayers to beware of this type of scheme.
On Thursday July 23, 2009, a Jacksonville, Fla.-tax preparer... Read >
Author: Tax Help Seminars25th August 2009
San Diego tax attorneys are basically the legal professionals who are capable of giving advices to people when it comes to tax planning. San Diego tax attorneys are also the ones who represent their clients in the event of cases concerning tax problems or... Read >
Author: Danial Holland25th August 2009
The Arizona tax attorneys are always available to answer the queries of the taxpayers who are bugged with the disputes over their annual taxes. Here are among the common questions posed by the taxpayers as they get the chance to confer with the Arizona ta... Read >
Author: Danial Holland25th August 2009
No matter the causes, numerous people fall on financially hard times. The IRS may decide that you also should settle your tax debts, increasing the money owed to creditors. The IRS can be very unforgiving, unlike other bill collectors. If the IRS moves to... Read >
Author: getirshelp24th August 2009
FREE REPORT
How To Keep from Leaving $8,000 at the Closing Table
1. Who can get the tax credit?
If you are a first-time home buyer purchasing a new home or a resale—you are eligible for the tax credit. The purchase must take place on or after Januar... Read >
Author: Mike Durr23rd August 2009
When most people hear the word ‘attorney,’ they think of a courtroom where someone goes on trial for doing something illegal. That something illegal, in the minds of most people, is robbery or murder or battery or something very public and dramatic. ... Read >
Author: nexplore23rd August 2009
Hopefully you will never require the services of a tax attorney, although it’s never a bad idea to consult with one on a regular basis in order to have him or her review your files and make recommendations. But if you do in fact require the services of... Read >
Author: nexplore23rd August 2009
So you have a problem with the IRS. No matter what your first instinct is, do not ignore it. It will not go away. In fact, it will get worse if you don’t address it. Here are 5 keys to resolving your tax problems:
1. Make a commitment to resolve ... Read >
Author: nexplore21st August 2009
Finding tax debt relief is not always easy. But if you know about the options you can find the best one. You may not want to seek out relief, but if you owe money to the IRS you don’t really have a choice. The last thing you want to do is avoid paying t... Read >
Author: Matt Robinson13th August 2009
President Obama's new Making Home Affordable (MHA) was created to help homeowners during this recent economic crisis. This new plan has resulted in a lot of interest and many questions. Here are some of the most common and there answers.
How Did This... Read >
Author: Lindsy Emery13th August 2009
Lloyds Banking Group are the next major bank to reveal losses after releasing the first half year figures from 2009. The group has put the mounting losses down to its acquisition of HBOS, which took place in January.
The firm made a £4billion loss fro... Read >
Author: Which4u12th August 2009
According to a recently released real estate data in Memphis, FL; pending sales of Memphis foreclosures homes as well as pother hoes is improving on monthly basis, however, this level of sales is still down compared to sales in May in the year 2008.
T... Read >
Author: juliethompson11th August 2009
Although a large amount of national attention has lately been focused on the issue of foreclosures and defaults, another huge problem that is much less well publicized is the issue of property taxes.
When the nation's housing crisis has risked the home... Read >
Author: Randy Scott10th August 2009
You will not pay what kind of subsidies, can you I'm in a Member State or research. One possibility, what They take the initiative and go to help themselves, without resorting to a stimulus that will probably never come. Of course, personal responsibility... Read >
Author: Laton Hastalor03rd August 2009
SO YOU’RE BEING AUDITED?
You can audit proof your return if you follow a plan. For those on salary it’s simpler than if you are self-employed. We’ll describe that procedure as well. If you file a Schedule A, keep rece... Read >
Author: fon]t knw what display means?31st July 2009
The year 2009 has experienced an overflow of homes foreclosed in the market. The lifting of moratoria and rising unemployment have been the two main factors leading to this trend. In an attempt to curb the oversupply of foreclosure properties a number of ... Read >
Author: JosephSmithJr27th July 2009
Short sales are rising highly on demand in various markets today. In the process of availing and being involved in one, it is hugely essential to be knowledgeable of the numerous risks it brings.
First risk that comes along with short sale is the tax ... Read >
Author: roseywriter25th July 2009
IRS tax debt
If you happened to be one of the unfortunate individuals to owe tax debt from your past years, or you have paid your taxes for the current year, and still expect to owe further taxes to the IRS in the form of IRS debt, it’s possible for ... Read >
Author: Tax Help24th July 2009
Well its official…we’re being sold out.
You’ve heard the phrase about getting a taste of your own medicine? Well the medicine we’re talking about is the health care plan the government wants you to have…but doesn’t want to take themselves... Read >
Author: Mandatory Marcus20th July 2009
Are you affected by the alternative minimum tax? Or worried you might be? You have reason to be concerned. Few of the government's changes to the tax system have had a more adverse effect or have caused as much anger and frustration as the alternative m... Read >
Author: Thomas Quinlin20th July 2009
A like-kind exchange, also referred to as a 1031 or Starker exchange, allows a taxpayer to defer paying tax on the sale of a property. Like-kind exchanges are wonderful and powerful tools to use in tax and wealth strategies, but ONLY when used correctly.... Read >
Author: Tom Wheelwright19th July 2009
In Information Release 2009-64, issued last week, the Internal Revenue Service announced that is publishing a series of periodic “summertime tax tips.” The stated purpose behind issuing these tips is to provide useful and concise advice on topics tha... Read >
Author: kinal19th July 2009
The Governor of California has said that EVERYBODY must "share the burden." But I ask you now, why then is the state of California paying $40 MILLION a year for his security detail? How can he, in good conscience let the state pay many times more for his ... Read >
Author: Tamar Mag Raine18th July 2009
There was once a song about battling the law and losing. Fortunately, battling the IRS is possible and sometimes inevitable.
Battling the IRS
There comes a time when many Americans must take action against the IRS. The IRS can come down swiftly and... Read >
Author: James T. Mahan17th July 2009
Frequently asked questions about the Home Buyer Tax Credit
A qualified 1st time home buyer can get a tax credit of up to $8000 for purchasing a home after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009 authorized by The American Recovery and REinvestment ... Read >
Author: L Pate16th July 2009
Work-related expenses are usually one of the most commonly claimed deductions on individual taxpayers returns. It is for this reason that these claims are also the most closely scrutinized by the Tax Office.
The Tax Office regularly finds that this par... Read >
Author: Michael Quinn16th July 2009
Are you already worried about trying to save for your children’s future education related expenses? In today’s economy, millions of taxpayers are struggling to pay their bills let alone save up for future bills. It may seem overwhelming to be thinking... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch15th July 2009
A lot of people are starting to own hybrid cars. What is it that makes hybrids that is now attracting more and more people to get one for their own?First of all, if you're a hybrid driver, you'll see a significant savings on fuel. The cost of gas is alway... Read >
Author: Max King12th July 2009
We continue to be absolutely amazed at how the media glosses over negative news and pumps up any positive news related to the economy. We understand that Americans like to hear good news for the economy, but we cannot believe that the average American rea... Read >
Author: Martin09th July 2009
A bank levy is another method the IRS uses to collect a back tax liability from a taxpayer. It can cause taxpayers unnecessary financial hardship, but there are numerous options to get one released.
The IRS sends the levy notice to the taxpayer’s ban... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch04th July 2009
Nowadays MPs are not just flipping homes, they are flipping garden sheds.
If for some reason you do not know what flipping means, which would in fact be a little strange if you are reading this and you are in the UK as the media has been about little els... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer04th July 2009
With a new president in charge, and the economy in a full recession, there are lots of changes being made to the US tax code. It can be confusing trying to deconstruct some of these changes. It is even more difficult to figure out which ones will benefit ... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch04th July 2009
To help anyone wondering if they should to make a payment please consider the following answers to the most common questions about estimated quarterly tax payments.
Who needs to make estimated quarterly tax payments?
According to the IRS, “in mos... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch02nd July 2009
Sukumar Mukhopadhyay Member Cbec (Retd.)
1. A very recent judgment of the Delhi High Court holding that renting of immovable property is not a service has created interest among taxpayers, analysts and economists. Both conceptually and legally, there a... Read >
Author: Taxmannlaw02nd July 2009
Sukumar Mukhopadhyay Member Cbec (Retd.)
1. A very recent judgment of the Delhi High Court holding that renting of immovable property is not a service has created interest among taxpayers, analysts and economists. Both conceptually and legally, there a... Read >
Author: Taxmannlaw29th June 2009
Tax trouble can come from mistakes, omissions or any other number of directions. How the tax problems arise is not as important as finding the tax help necessary to deal with any tax debt that comes from those problems. You can choose to work through ta... Read >
Author: Ross Garnaut28th June 2009
Finding a notice of an IRS tax lien in the mail can be a scary and intimidating thing. However, there are several steps you can take to overcome the situation and prevent the IRS from taking any further action against your property. Unfortunately though, ... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch27th June 2009
The Patch
Each year for the past several years Congress has “fixed” the AMT problem by enacting a temporary “patch.” With the signing of the stimulus bill this past February, 24 million taxpayers who otherwise would have been in the AMT in 200... Read >
Author: kinal23rd June 2009
The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is a taxpayer’s nightmare. The AMT was created in 1969 to ensure that the super-rich couldn't avoid taxes through various tax shelters. Its burden, however, is being felt by many more taxpayers principally because the A... Read >
Author: kinal23rd June 2009
The Alternative Minimum Tax is an integral part of our Federal income tax system. It is a separate, but parallel, system to what we refer to as the "regular" income tax. The AMT expands the amount of income that is taxed by including items that otherwise... Read >
Author: kinal18th June 2009
Retirees usually are the most surprised of all taxpayers when they find themselves in the Alternative Minimum Tax. Unfortunately, there is no “age exemption” – if you have the right blend of income and tax deductions, it hits you just as hard as it ... Read >
Author: kinal18th June 2009
Retirees usually are the most surprised of all taxpayers when they find themselves in the Alternative Minimum Tax. Unfortunately, there is no “age exemption” – if you have the right blend of income and tax deductions, it hits you just as hard as it ... Read >
Author: kinal18th June 2009
In general, employees have little control over the base salary received from employment - Other than, of course, the hope that it goes up each year due to your outstanding job Performance. If an individual is in a bonus program, the timing of receipt of a... Read >
Author: kinal18th June 2009
In general, employees have little control over the base salary received from employment - Other than, of course, the hope that it goes up each year due to your outstanding job Performance. If an individual is in a bonus program, the timing of receipt of a... Read >
Author: kinal18th June 2009
The IRS recently put on its web site a summary of changes made to the Alternative Minimum Tax for 2008 and for 2009. While the 2008 information isn’t of much interest to those who already have filed their 2008 tax returns, it certainly is worth noting t... Read >
Author: kinal18th June 2009
The IRS recently put on its web site a summary of changes made to the Alternative Minimum Tax for 2008 and for 2009. While the 2008 information isn’t of much interest to those who already have filed their 2008 tax returns, it certainly is worth noting t... Read >
Author: kinal18th June 2009
Shortly after April 15 President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden released their 2008 income tax returns. What these tax returns showed is that the President is not paying the Alternative Minimum Tax, but that the Vice President is still stuck in... Read >
Author: kinal18th June 2009
Shortly after April 15 President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden released their 2008 income tax returns. What these tax returns showed is that the President is not paying the Alternative Minimum Tax, but that the Vice President is still stuck in... Read >
Author: kinal18th June 2009
Social Security taxpayers with severe disability can receive federal aid which can help them to have a decent living, manage their expenses, and pay their medical needs. Meanwhile, in receiving disability claims, people should have worked at least 10 yea... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group18th June 2009
Studies show that most of us live our entire adult life based upon the things we learned and especially experienced while we were young. Whether it is our eating habits, exercise or how we relate to others, most of our adult behavior stems from our experi... Read >
Author: Tom Wheelwright18th June 2009
The government was to have saved us all from the housing crisis. They were going to stabilize high prices, make housing affordable for low income borrowers, and help foreclosure victims stay in their homes. Nearly half a dozen plans were put into place to... Read >
Author: Nick Adama13th June 2009
As noted in the last article, the tax brackets that apply to capital gains and dividends are completely different from the tax brackets that apply to ordinary income . By definition, all income other than capital gains and dividends is called ordinary inc... Read >
Author: kinal12th June 2009
IRS Guidance on Tax Credit for Purchase of Biomass Stoves
On June 1, 2009, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) finally issued its guidance for the 30% consumer tax credit (up to $1500) for the purchase and installation of a 75-percent efficient bio... Read >
Author: chimney man11th June 2009
The general arguments concerning the bailout have gone something along the lines of
Anti Bailout : "The taxpayers should not have to foot a 700 billion dollar bill to bail out Wall Street"
Pro Bailout : "But if taxpayers do not bail out Wall Street ... Read >
Author: Ki Gray11th June 2009
The two main things that President Obama is looking to focus on in his presidency are health care reform and the environment. Caught directly in the cross hairs of these two action items is paper billing and systems for medical companies. The President is... Read >
Author: David Mayer11th June 2009
Remember when we were promised that a new day had come when congress passed the President's enormous, pork filled, multi trillion dollar budget slash stimulus plan? Well, it looks like that may have just been an exaggeration to be sure, and maybe will ... Read >
Author: Chris11th June 2009
Where are all the jobs?
Remember when we were promised that a new day had come when congress passed the President's enormous, pork filled, multi trillion dollar budget slash stimulus plan? Well, it looks like that may have just been an exaggeration to... Read >
Author: Chris11th June 2009
Remember when we were promised that a new day had come when congress passed the President's enormous, pork filled, multi trillion dollar budget slash stimulus plan? Well, it looks like that may have just been an exaggeration to be sure, and maybe will... Read >
Author: Chris11th June 2009
Where are all the jobs?
Remember when we were promised that a new day had come when congress passed the President's enormous, pork filled, multi trillion dollar budget slash stimulus plan? Well, it looks like that may have just been an exaggeration to... Read >
Author: Chris08th June 2009
In the legislative environment in which we currently find ourselves, significant changes affecting the taxation of individuals – that’s you and me – are expected to be made, and to be made soon. All of this activity likely will also have a dramatic... Read >
Author: kinal05th June 2009
US Healthcare - What’s wrong with it?
By Phil Bate PhD
We spend 2-3 times as much on our healthcare as most of the countries that now have “socialized medicine”. Yet, every country with socialized medicine has much better overall health sta... Read >
Author: Philip Bate PhD04th June 2009
Finding a notice of an IRS tax lien in the mail can be a scary and intimidating thing. However, there are several steps you can take to overcome the situation and prevent the IRS from taking any further action against your property.
1. What is an IRS t... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch04th June 2009
Finding a notice of an IRS tax lien in the mail can be a scary and intimidating thing. However, there are several steps you can take to overcome the situation and prevent the IRS from taking any further action against your property.
1. What is an IRS t... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch04th June 2009
Owning a second or what is often known as a vacation home overseas for many British people has been an aspiration achieved by many since the early 1980's, when the UK allowed the free flow of capital, and property price gains allowed many to sell up in Br... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd June 2009
There can be little doubt that in these turbulent economic times fewer people are choosing to put away cash for the future. Indeed, a recent survey by Nationwide indicated that less than half of British people are actually saving regularly. As financial p... Read >
Author: Graeme Knights18th May 2009
Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Grant
If you owe a debt to someone else and they cancel or forgive that debt, the canceled amount may be taxable.
The Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 generally allows taxpayers to exclude income from the discharge... Read >
Author: John Chase18th May 2009
The AMT “patch” that Congress passed in the recent stimulus bill saved 24 million taxpayers from falling into the AMT in 2009. As we mentioned in the last article, this temporarily fixed the problem caused by Congress’ original failure to index the ... Read >
Author: AMTIndividual18th May 2009
Once again we read that Congress has fixed the AMT problem by enacting a temporary “patch” in the recent stimulus bill. With this, 24 million taxpayers who otherwise would be in the AMT in 2009 are spared – but only for one year. Come January 1 thes... Read >
Author: AMTIndividual18th May 2009
Ross County employees won't be changing insurance carriers after all.
A week after passing a resolution of intent to go with a bid from the County Employees Benefits Consortium of Ohio, commissioners decided instead to stay with a proposal from their... Read >
Author: www.EasyToInsureME.com15th May 2009
The two main things that President Obama is looking to focus on in his presidency are health care reform and the environment. Caught directly in the cross hairs of these two action items is paper billing and systems for medical companies. The President ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th May 2009
Bankruptcy fraud is a serious crime that could lead the borrower into being put in jail. It could could cause an individual to be denied discharge after the case has ended. It is important for anyone considering to engage in insolvency fraud to realize th... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu14th May 2009
We have all heard the numbers by now; 46 million people in the United States are uninsured. This is a disturbing number, but it’s important to understand who these people are and why they are uninsured. Medicare and Medicaid are government programs th... Read >
Author: S Porter13th May 2009
The term “tax evasion” encompasses an entire spectrum of actions and schemes undertaken to skirt the required payment of taxes. However, people often get tax evasion confused with tax avoidance, even though the two are significantly different.
Th... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch13th May 2009
The term “tax evasion” encompasses an entire spectrum of actions and schemes undertaken to skirt the required payment of taxes. However, people often get tax evasion confused with tax avoidance, even though the two are significantly different.
Ther... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch08th May 2009
There is no escape - resistance is futile! And no I do not watch Star Trek that much before any of you ask! I am referring, of course, to the recession. It is everywhere you look - in the t.v news, in newspapers and online. Stories appear daily of who has... Read >
Author: Charles Mead01st May 2009
The thought of buying a holiday home overseas for many British people has been an aspiration achieved by many since the early 1980's, when the UK allowed the free flow of capital, and property price gains allowed many to sell up in Britain and move to Spa... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th April 2009
Sometimes a person gets in debt to the IRS because they just do not understand the complex US Tax Code. And who can blame them? Taxes are complicated and trying to read through convoluted IRS explanations of the rules is daunting. Many taxpayers are not a... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch28th April 2009
Sometimes a person gets in debt to the IRS because they just do not understand the complex US Tax Code. And who can blame them? Taxes are complicated and trying to read through convoluted IRS explanations of the rules is daunting. Many taxpayers are not a... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch25th April 2009
April 15th is just a few days away and some of you may be wondering what to do because you haven't filed your tax return yet. You may be shocked (I always am!) by the number of phone calls my office gets from the public on April 15th looking for help wit... Read >
Author: Tom Wheelwright20th April 2009
This past year has been a brutal one for the stock market. For many taxpayers, their retirement and brokerage accounts have been cut in half and there seems to be no end in sight to America’s financial system’s problems.
A common question I get fro... Read >
Author: James Trippon17th April 2009
Income taxes are a very important thing for any properly working government. Usually it is levied on the on the financial income of people, corporations, or other legal entities. There are various types of income tax systems with varying degrees of tax in... Read >
Author: Kevn Smith16th April 2009
It's certainly been a spectacular fall from grace for the popular Spanish holiday island of Lanzarote - from a peak of around a million visitors last year the economy might have hit so hard in 2009 the number of visitors could drop as low as 800,000 - rev... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th April 2009
There are some Arizona tax attorneys who are always available to answer the queries of the taxpayers who are bugged with the disputes over their annual taxes. Here are among the common questions posed by the taxpayers as they get the chance to confer with... Read >
Author: terry detty15th April 2009
Many traditional nurses have branched out into the forensic nursing field. This can either come from necessity or the fact that many saw a need for this type of specialised nurse. Many people may still think that forensics strictly deals with death and de... Read >
Author: 2Deano15th April 2009
With the ongoing changes and updates to both Obama’s stimulus plan and budget, it is getting hard for even the most educated Americans to keep up. To help those of you who are confused please enjoy the following in-depth analysis of Obama’s new stimul... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch15th April 2009
With the ongoing changes and updates to both Obama’s stimulus plan and budget, it is getting hard for even the most educated Americans to keep up. To help those of you who are confused please enjoy the following in-depth analysis of Obama’s new stimul... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch15th April 2009
Bailouts are in the news every single day, but more and more homeowners
and those hoping to qualify for a mortgage loan any time soon are
wondering what is in it for them. When Treasury Secretary Geithner finally
came out with a mortgage plan ... Read >
Author: Lender41115th April 2009
Doing your taxes is time-consuming. There are a variety of choices on how to proceed. Taxes can be done online, or using a proprietary software package. Some taxpayers still use the old-fashioned method of pen and paper. Others prefer to hand the whole pr... Read >
Author: Ron Finkelstein09th April 2009
Personal income tax is a kind of tax system that is imposed on the personal earnings of an individual. A person pays his/her income tax on the basis of his annual payment he/she used to get as the salary or wage. In a general sense, an income tax is a tax... Read >
Author: Article Publisher08th April 2009
It is to your advantage to understand how tax deductions and credits effect the amount of income tax you must pay. This is important regardless of how you plan to file your taxes. Whether you do them yourself, manually or with software, or hire an account... Read >
Author: Ron Finkelstein08th April 2009
Completing your tax return can be a lot of work and there are a variety of methods you can use to do this. You have the option of doing them online, or you can purchase a program. You can pay and accountant to complete the return for you, or you can gathe... Read >
Author: Ron Finkelstein31st March 2009
Giving gifts throughout the year doesn't have to be costly at tax time. The current threshold is any gift given to an individual that is $12,000 in fair market value per year. However, if you are married, you and your spouse can consent to gift splitting... Read >
Author: jkh31st March 2009
Giving gifts throughout the year doesn't have to be costly at tax time. The current threshold is any gift given to an individual that is $12,000 in fair market value per year. However, if you are married, you and your spouse can consent to gift splitting... Read >
Author: jkh27th March 2009
The standard deduction may seem confusing at first glance, but when broken down, it really is quite simple. Many taxpayers spend a lot of time every tax season trying to figure out if the standard deduction or itemizing is right for them. To help clear th... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch27th March 2009
The standard deduction may seem confusing at first glance, but when broken down, it really is quite simple. Many taxpayers spend a lot of time every tax season trying to figure out if the standard deduction or itemizing is right for them. To help clear th... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch23rd March 2009
Tax returns are reports containing information used to calculate income tax or other taxes. These reports are filed with the government agency responsible for tax collection and tax law enforcement. In the US, this agency is the IRS, or Internal Revenue S... Read >
Author: Aliceshown13th March 2009
Owing IRS back taxes is not a comfortable situation to be in and one that—hopefully—can be avoided after reading this article. Below you will find some of the most common reasons people end up owing tax debts to the IRS and some helpful tips to preven... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch10th March 2009
At hearings of the Treasury Committee on 10 February, the former bosses of HBOS and the Royal Bank of Scotland – the two UK banks most seriously damaged by the financial crisis – apologised for their banks' failures.
Lord Stevenson, former chairman... Read >
Author: trumpington10th March 2009
The Rudd Government has recently announced that the much anticipated $42 billion Nation Building and Job Plan has been successfully passed through both houses of Parliament. And, whilst the passed legislation contains some amendments from the original pro... Read >
Author: Michael Quinn08th March 2009
Last year our government spent $150 billion on a Stimulus Program in an effort to increase consumer spending and hopefully bring our economy back into a growth mode. In fact consumer spending did increase by 5% in May 2008 but most of that can be attribu... Read >
Author: KerryJ04th March 2009
Our tax system would have a pretty hard time being more complex. If you are like most Americans, you hear terms like tax deductions, tax credit, adjusted gross income and you want to know more, but you never really do any research. It is not until you rea... Read >
Author: Ken Rios03rd March 2009
Addiction treatment for non-violent drug offenders has saved taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. Why is prison favored?
Over-crowded prisons are a serious problem in the U.S. This country has a higher percentage of its population behind bars th... Read >
Author: Gloria MacTaggart03rd March 2009
People who are operate a business of their own or carry on a trade where they are the sole proprietor, or act as independent contractors are not exempt from filing their tax returns. They are categorized as self-employed and are required to pay self empl... Read >
Author: ajcones02nd March 2009
The public service sector is a great area to work in as there are so many opportunities, good salaries, attractive benefit packages and the feeling that comes with giving back to society and hopefully making a difference.
So some of you maybe wondering ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th February 2009
There is no escaping paying your taxes - it is a fact of life. Unless you want to land behind bars and pay penalties that are even higher than the tax due you're supposed to remit.
The site www.filestatetaxesonline.com help you navigate your way thro... Read >
Author: arcel26th February 2009
Billions of dollars in government grant money are out there, waiting for people to claim them. A government grant can end up changing a persons life forever. If you are needing to get out of debt, trying to start or improve your own business, or wanting... Read >
Author: JaemiK24th February 2009
Taxes are complicated enough without having to worry about all the tax scams that you need to avoid. Unfortunately, they are a reality that we all have to face. There is plenty of information about tax scams online. To help our readers avoid common tax sc... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch24th February 2009
Taxes are complicated enough without having to worry about all the tax scams that you need to avoid. Unfortunately, they are a reality that we all have to face. There is plenty of information about tax scams online. To help our readers avoid common tax sc... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch23rd February 2009
One of the worst fears for many Americans today is the tax audit summoned by IRS. The reasons are many - you failed to report all your income, filed late, paid less, or made mistakes in your tax return. Generally the taxpayers will have scary images of fi... Read >
Author: aquitaxconsultant20th February 2009
A personal economic stimulus package is not in the plans of our government. But you can stimulate your own economy by eliminating your credit card debt.
Everyday, we hear the news of the debated economic stimulus package. We sit back and wonder how t... Read >
Author: True Debt Advisor10th February 2009
The US government has recently made available billions of dollars in taxpayers money to act as bail out funds for our crippled financial economy, a large part of this was used to stabilize the banking institutions and wall street, held responsible by many... Read >
Author: Daniel Major09th February 2009
Here’s a question I get all the time at the Association: “If our Columbus investment property values actually go down, how much of a tax break will I see?” The surprising answer to that question, is NONE! Here’s why.
In Ohio, our tax laws ar... Read >
Author: Dave Zehala03rd February 2009
Choosing the proper federal tax deductions are an important decision every tax season . As you complete your tax return on eFile, you will be asked whether you choose to itemize deductions or to use the standard deduction. Prior to starting your tax re... Read >
Author: arstringfellow01st February 2009
Very recently, Prime Minister Gordon Brown dismissed, although not entirely ruling out, speculations of another massive bailout for the banking sector. Even then he insisted banks, as a payback for previous government assistance, would need to get back to... Read >
Author: Musa Aliyu31st January 2009
2008 was a tough year for many tax payers. It is important to know the tax ramifications of bankruptcy or insolvency.
Insolvency
There are two types of insolvency. The first type is cash flow insolvency, which means that you are unable to pay your d... Read >
Author: arstringfellow31st January 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Marc Hill
In recent days the Democratic Leaders of the House of Representatives have publicized their plan to address the economy with a massive $825 billion dollar stimulus package designed to, well you know, I haven't quite figure... Read >
Author: Marc R. Hill, CCPS, RFC31st January 2009
Minimum Income Requirements
The minimum income required to file a tax return has increased for the 2009 tax season. If you made below the minimum income for your filing status, you may not need to file a tax return. The minimum income levels for varyin... Read >
Author: arstringfellow30th January 2009
Looking for an easy way to know exactly what you can and cannot deduct on your income tax return? Knowing what is deductible and what isn't deductible has mystified small business owners for decades. This article should help you see the big picture.
Wh... Read >
Author: Wayne M. Davies30th January 2009
Fears of an IRS audit have given rise to many odd myths over the years, some of which are just too crazy to believe. However, there are still some myths out there that remain common beliefs to thousands of taxpayers.
Having a home office is an audit re... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch28th January 2009
There are a number of reasons why many tax and financial experts are urging taxpayers to review their 2009 withholdings as it may be that due to the current economic crisis, the taxpayer's income may either be reduced or in some cases substantially lower!... Read >
Author: Gen Wright27th January 2009
Unless you are recently emerging from the cave you called your domicile for the last few months, you know that the economy is hurting, and in a big way. There is the mortgage meltdown that has dominated news and headlines since the summer. Banks are faili... Read >
Author: The Internet Car Guy09th January 2009
The tax season comes upon us quickly year after year. A lack of careful planning can result in missing opportunities for reducing your tax liability and maximizing your tax savings. All United States taxpayers should become aware of tax education resource... Read >
Author: arstringfellow09th January 2009
The tax season comes upon us quickly year after year. A lack of careful planning can result in missing opportunities for reducing your tax liability and maximizing your tax savings. All United States taxpayers should become aware of tax education resource... Read >
Author: arstringfellow05th January 2009
There is still not talk about help for homeowners to avoid foreclosure. Now it seems like you should find out how to avoid foreclosure all by yourself. Keep reading, I will give you some clues about what to do, but before is good to understand what really... Read >
Author: Alfred Sant03rd January 2009
Negotiating a tax settlement with the IRS all by yourself can be both stressful and difficult. In this situation, the right person to turn to is a tax lawyer who will be able to negotiate directly with the IRS on your behalf. If you want your tax problems... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch30th November 2008
Every business owner thinks he pays too much in taxes, and in reality, most actually do. These days your accountant has to “play it safe”. This is not reducing your tax bill.
Many times a tax preparer’s work on a typical return is subject to ‘... Read >
Author: Lance Wallach27th November 2008
Since most taxpayers have their tax returns prepared by a specialist, they usually do not feel it necessary to educate themselves on tax issues. However, this can result in grossly inaccurate returns, and can even lead to IRS fees and penalties. While man... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch26th November 2008
I admit it has been a long time I took grade school math and some of the “new” math my son comes home with makes no sense at first, but the math we hear from the politicians is just mind-boggling!
First we are told we are in the middle of an economic... Read >
Author: Tom Laios22nd November 2008
In the wake of last weeks shock announcement by Bank of England of a 1½% interest rate drop from 4.5% down to 3%. This was not before time! Around 40 mortgage lenders withdrew their trackers rate products from the market and said they would be reviewing ... Read >
Author: SEO Positive20th November 2008
In the wake of last weeks shock announcement by Bank of England of a 1½% interest rate drop from 4.5% down to 3%. This was not before time! Around 40 mortgage lenders withdrew their trackers rate products from the market and said they would be reviewing ... Read >
Author: SEO Positive13th November 2008
Donating a car can help people who are poor while get a substantial tax deduction. More and more non-profit organizations in the US are relying on the revenue from car donations. Since the law about car donations is revised in the year of 2004, many donat... Read >
Author: yangguang0112th November 2008
Paying taxes is not fun for anyone, but when you are a college student taxes can be quite confusing. Nearly all colleges around the country have begun their winter semesters in the past few weeks. To help the students who read this blog we have complied t... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch12th November 2008
You can get help with an IRS tax debt by retaining a tax negotiator who has the experience and knowledge. As a taxpayer you have a lot of rights which the IRS won't bother to tell you about during the collection process. Having a tax negotiator on the f... Read >
Author: William McConnaughy05th November 2008
Rental incomes from residential properties are not keeping pace with rising property prices. Back in the good old days of 2001 many landlords were achieving rental income equal to 10 per cent of the purchase price of the property. This has fallen to aroun... Read >
Author: michael challiner27th October 2008
The current economic crisis has hit everyone hard. With most Americans cutting back on spending, car sales and donations to charities have plummeted. At the same time, the demand for help from charities that assist low income and homeless citizens has inc... Read >
Author: Karen Campese21st October 2008
The IRS is the ultimate creditor. It has dozens of special rights when it comes to collecting past due taxes on behalf of the federal government. These special rights account for the multiple and aggressive collection techniques they have at their disposa... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch20th October 2008
If IRS collection notices are ignored, the IRS is forced to collect from taxpayers by force. They do this with their dreaded IRS levy. By law, the IRS has the right to levy bank accounts (IRS bank levy), garnish your paychecks (IRS wage levy), or even s... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta20th October 2008
Good IRS tax relief is hard to find and for people with complicated tax issues, it is an absolute necessity. But how do you know which tax reduction firm is the best one to try? How can you be sure you're going to get the tax debt help that you need? And ... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta16th October 2008
Tax debt information can make the difference between paying more tax debt than was necessary or striking a reasonable compromise with the Internal Revenue Service. Anyone who has had to deal with the Internal Revenue Service knows that the agents are not ... Read >
Author: William McConnaughy16th October 2008
An IRS tax lien attorney is a specialist who can help you get a lien removed. Liens can make life very difficult, because they appear on the credit report. An unresolved tax lien can prevent you from getting loans, conducting business or obtaining credit.... Read >
Author: William McConnaughy15th October 2008
Usually when you decide you need help with a tax problem, it's because the IRS has started their severe collection process. It would actually be more prudent to get help with a problem long before it gets to this point, but average taxpayers really belie... Read >
Author: William McConnaughy15th October 2008
Some people are fooled into thinking that getting tax relief isn't necessary when it takes a while for the IRS to begin sending delinquent tax notices. But like an arrow hitting its mark, eventually the IRS will find you. When it does you will probably ... Read >
Author: William McConnaughy13th October 2008
The general arguments concerning the bailout have gone something along the lines of
Anti Bailout : "The taxpayers should not have to foot a 700 billion dollar bill to bail out Wall Street"
Pro Bailout : "But if taxpayers do not bail out Wall Street ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer13th October 2008
There is a horror tale that each tax professional can tell about the IRS making errors in the thousands of dollars. In 1986 alone, almost $2.5 billion in penalties were assessed by the IRS, while $890 million were cancelled. The manager for tax policy of ... Read >
Author: dmishesq07th October 2008
With technology advancing every day, products are sure to change in many different ways whether it becomes smaller, bigger, faster, lighter, and more energy efficient or less expensive. When it comes to broadband, it seems that it will become faster and ... Read >
Author: barryloughran@live.co.uk06th October 2008
Extend your tax return to October 15th and you've got good company. Roughly forty percent of taxpayers extend their tax returns. (Anyone can extend by completing the very simple, 4868 form, which is available from the www.irs.gov web site.)
But while e... Read >
Author: Stephen L. Nelson06th October 2008
Will it just be banned and forbidden sometime in the future, shattering the dreams of all the distributors who trusted it as their vehicle to a better future? Will the voices of its enemies be heard one day and its death be officially declared by a seal f... Read >
Author: Chris Kosman06th October 2008
Medical malpractice attorneys often seek out and reflect on the true consequences of medical malpractice. The effects that instances of medical malpractice have on the entire community include victims, insurance companies, medical professionals, and taxpa... Read >
Author: Paul Justice30th September 2008
It's depressing to know that every year, people don't take all the deductions that they can legally avail of simply because they do not know that these exist. In most cases, they only find out about these deductions soon after they have filed the return w... Read >
Author: dmishesq26th September 2008
It is natural for people to file their taxes in the same way that they've done so in the previous years. While this is a good thing as the end goal of this endeavor is to have taxes filed, people may want to explore other ways of filing their tax returns.... Read >
Author: dmishesq24th September 2008
The recent turn of the economy in the past week is inevitably going to affect every single industry in the United States. Since the government has decided to bail out many corporations, we are going to see in a small amount of time the negative effects of... Read >
Author: Paul Justice23rd September 2008
Taxpayers instinctively want to claim for every possible tax deduction that they can qualify for. This is largely because of their desire to rid themselves of the IRS or save as much money on taxes. In many cases, however, tax deductions are abused or the... Read >
Author: dmishesq18th September 2008
The Arizona tax attorneys are always available to answer the queries of the taxpayers who are bugged with the disputes over their annual taxes. Here are among the common questions posed by the taxpayers as they get the chance to confer with the Arizona ta... Read >
Author: Jake Saab16th September 2008
It's important to get tax problem assistance as early as possible when you know you owe unpaid taxes. Waiting to see how the process goes is not a good strategy. You can bet your last tax dollar the way it's going to go is the IRS is going to present you ... Read >
Author: William McConnaughy15th September 2008
Tax debt lawyers are experts who can help a taxpayer deal with the issue of penalties imposed by the IRS. Penalties are the bane of the taxpayer faced with mounting tax bills. The penalties are a form of punishment and that's exactly what they do - punish... Read >
Author: William McConnaughy15th September 2008
It's possible to get IRS tax debt settlement help for any kind of tax problem. In fact, it's recommended for anyone seeking tax relief for one simple reason. People tend to talk too much when they get nervous and that can hurt your negotiations when worki... Read >
Author: William McConnaughy15th September 2008
The IRS offers three (3) different payment options when it comes to the Offer in Compromise: a Lump Sum Cash Offer, a Short Term Periodic Payment Offer, and a Deferred Periodic Payment Offer. However, the difference in these payment options is not solely ... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch15th September 2008
No one wants to pay more taxes than they are lawfully required to. But sometimes in their quest for lower taxes, many people will fall prey to many scams that promise a lower tax bill. In the end, these scams are always more trouble than they are worth.My... Read >
Author: Drew Miles15th September 2008
Tax elimination is my favorite type of tax planning because it permanently reduces taxes. A lot of tax planning is focused on just temporarily reducing taxes, this means you pay less tax today but will pay more in the future. In other words, the tax is ... Read >
Author: Tom Wheelwright15th September 2008
ts to pay more taxes than they are lawfully required to. But sometimes in their quest for lower taxes, many people will fall prey to many scams that promise a lower tax bill. In the end, these scams are always more trouble than they are worth.My name is D... Read >
Author: Drew Miles15th September 2008
ts to pay more taxes than they are lawfully required to. But sometimes in their quest for lower taxes, many people will fall prey to many scams that promise a lower tax bill. In the end, these scams are always more trouble than they are worth.My name is D... Read >
Author: Drew Miles11th September 2008
Anyone who knows they need help with tax debt should seek assistance immediately. Too many people try to seek tax relief by personally negotiating with the IRS, and the results are disastrous. The IRS knows most taxpayers don't have a good understanding... Read >
Author: William McConnaughy10th September 2008
A rebate is an amount paid by way of reduction, return, or refund on what has already been paid or contributed. It is a type of sales promotion marketers use primarily as incentives or supplements to product sales.
We've all heard the term “tax ... Read >
Author: k00lit10th September 2008
People believe that if they have already been filing for their taxes for a long time, they become experts in filing guidelines and requirements. However, unless you are a tax professional, it will be difficult for you to stay updated with all the changes ... Read >
Author: dmishesq09th September 2008
It should be well-known by now you can get federal income tax relief, but in fact a lot of people are still unaware of this fact. There are a number of ways to negotiate a settlement or payment agreement with the IRS. Unfortunately the IRS will probabl... Read >
Author: William McConnaughy09th September 2008
After people have filed for their annual tax return, they become aware that they owe the IRS a substantial amount of money. What makes matters worse for them is recognizing that they don't have adequate funds to cover all these tax debts. Good thing that ... Read >
Author: dmishesq08th September 2008
Estate Taxes
Estate txes are often referred to as the death tax. Few Americans are subject tp estate tas due to the exclusion on the first$2,000,000 of an estate (2006,2007, and 2008). Taxpayers with estates substantially in excess of this amount shoul... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor08th September 2008
Estate Taxes
Estate txes are often referred to as the death tax. Few Americans are subject tp estate tas due to the exclusion on the first$2,000,000 of an estate (2006,2007, and 2008). Taxpayers with estates substantially in excess of this amount shoul... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor08th September 2008
Paying tax is your obligation and it is a requirement by the law, however paying less tax is your right and if you can find a legal method of doing so, you are free to pay less tax.
Everyone must pay tax no matter what your annual income, because tax ... Read >
Author: Mike05th September 2008
Golf Range Magazine June 2008
by, Lance Wallach
Every business owner thinks he pays too much in taxes, and in reality, most actually do. These
days your accountant has to “play it safe”. This is not reducing your tax bill. Many times a tax p... Read >
Author: Lance Wallach05th September 2008
IRS agents are human, too. Sure, we like to assume that they're cold, heartless people, and a few of them may be like that at times. But more essentially, they're humans who can also make errors. If they made an error and won't consider the facts you pres... Read >
Author: dmishesq05th September 2008
Separating Business and Personal Finances
Money management is one of the most difficult tasks that a small business owner must face. In the early days, you may have a very uneven income stream, putting out personal funds for startup expenses and operat... Read >
Author: CINDY KUE05th September 2008
Many retirees have employer stock in their 401 (k) and profit sharing plans. In these cases, there is an opportunity for converting ordinary income (which could be taxed at rates up to 35% federal plus state) into capital gains income (taxed at only 15... Read >
Author: Polaris Financial05th September 2008
The taxpayer's biggest fear is an IRS audit. You'll start to question if you did your taxes correctly, even if you paid them truthfully. The idea of penalties, levies, and even prison come to mind. Before you panic, though, understand that there are laws ... Read >
Author: dmishesq03rd September 2008
Tax relief consultants have one goal in mind, and that's to find practical solutions to tax problems. The key word is "practical", because a good solution is one that actually solves the problem and provides real tax relief. Overdue taxes only get worse a... Read >
Author: William McConnaughy03rd September 2008
One of the settlement programs offered by the IRS is what is known as an Offer in Compromise. With this tax resolution, taxpayers make an agreement with the Internal Revenue Service to settles their tax liabilities for less than the full amount owed. One ... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch03rd September 2008
One of the settlement programs offered by the IRS is what is known as an Offer in Compromise. With this tax resolution, taxpayers make an agreement with the Internal Revenue Service to settles their tax liabilities for less than the full amount owed. One ... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch02nd September 2008
Estate Taxes
Estate taxes are often referred to as the death tax. Few Americans are subject tp estate tas due to the exclusion on the first$2,000,000 of an estate (2006,2007, and 2008). Taxpayers with estates substantially in excess of this amount shou... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor02nd September 2008
Tax negotiation representation can help taxpayers needing assistance with their tax issues. Tax issues can involve many different kinds of problems including inability to pay, release of liens and audits. A qualified negotiator has seen every kind of prob... Read >
Author: William McConnaughy02nd September 2008
Estate Taxes
Estate txes are often referred to as the death tax. Few Americans are subject tp estate tas due to the exclusion on the first$2,000,000 of an estate (2006,2007, and 2008). Taxpayers with estates substantially in excess of this amount shoul... Read >
Author: PatrickO'Connor28th August 2008
The tax implications of balancing the salary paid, corporation tax liability and declaring dividends is in effect a dividend tax calculator and important in the dividends calculation.
The gross salary is paid net after paye deductions for income tax wh... Read >
Author: Terry Cartwright21st August 2008
From:http://www.apparatus-instrument.com/
Tag:Imported machinery,billions of dollars,ISLAMABAD
ISLAMABAD: Billions of dollars worth of machinery imported by Pakistan has been dumped and never installed, causing a huge drain on foreign exchange resou... Read >
Author: utut119th August 2008
ISLAMABAD: Billions of dollars worth of machinery imported by Pakistan has been dumped and never installed, causing a huge drain on foreign exchange resources, a State Bank Report reveals, confirming the fears of SBP Governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar.
Impo... Read >
Author: stjenre18th August 2008
From:http://www.apparatus-instrument.com/
Tag:ISLAMABAD,Imported machinery,Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Billions of dollars worth of machinery imported by Pakistan has been dumped and never installed, causing a huge drain on foreign exchange resources, a Sta... Read >
Author: utut116th August 2008
I am sure your quest for the Arizona income tax has come to an end as you read this article. Yes, gone are those days when we have to search endlessly for Arizona income tax information or other such information like Inland Revenue tax return, estate tax ... Read >
Author: deepak kulkarni12th August 2008
I am sure your quest for interest tax relief has come to an end as you read this article. Yes, gone are those days when we have to search endlessly for interest tax relief information or other such information like IRS deduction, state tax forms, Illinois... Read >
Author: deepak kulkarni29th July 2008
I am sure your quest for county tax relief has come to an end as you read this article. Yes, gone are those days when we have to search endlessly for county tax relief information or other such information like capital gain taxes, Virginia state tax retur... Read >
Author: deepak kulkarni29th July 2008
Are you searching for information related to property tax relief or other information somehow related to citizen tax relief, or inheritance tax relief? If yes, this article will give you helpful insights related to property tax relief and even somehow rel... Read >
Author: deepak kulkarni26th July 2008
Wouldn't it be the greatest of ironies if the IRS issued a public warning that they could be stealing from you? On the first week of July, 2008, it did happen and the IRS even showed a little bit of heart.
According to the Associated Press (AP), the wa... Read >
Author: Faldo21st July 2008
A lot is being said about who is best qualified to be President in 2008. Because there is no way to place a positive attitude on anything related to politics, the next best thing is to tell the truth. None of the parties, or their candidates, are able to ... Read >
Author: Yank Elliott21st July 2008
Tax credits are available for qualified education expenses paid by taxpayers who are continuing their education. A qualified education expense is defined as an expense that is paid during the tax year for fees and tuition requied by an eligible educationa... Read >
Author: Parveen Kumar14th July 2008
We hear all sorts of reasons why you shouldn’t be required to wear a helmet - why it should remain a choice. With this new report from Vietnam, perhaps some of the die-hard, bare-headed bike and motorcycle riders will start to see the error of their... Read >
Author: Jane Newsomelaw25th June 2008
Property ownership and capital gains tax
New capital gains tax rules were announced in October’s Pre Budget Report. Under draft legislation awaiting Royal Assent, with effect from 6 April 2008, all gains in excess of the annual exemption will be taxe... Read >
Author: David Harland25th June 2008
Property ownership and capital gains tax
New capital gains tax rules were announced in October’s Pre Budget Report. Under draft legislation awaiting Royal Assent, with effect from 6 April 2008, all gains in excess of the annual exemption will be taxe... Read >
Author: David Harland24th June 2008
When the annual sales of a business house reaches up to 64000 pounds annually, the registration for VAT becomes compulsory. VAT is Value Added Tax levied on each stage of value addition. It is a multi stage tax which is levied at each stage of the value a... Read >
Author: Article Manager21st June 2008
No one wants to pay more taxes than they are lawfully required to. But
sometimes in their quest for lower taxes, many people will fall prey
to many scams that promise a lower tax bill. In the end, these scams
are always more trouble than they are worth... Read >
Author: Drew Miles09th June 2008
Scenario:
My mom has quitclaimed her house to me. But we were advised not to file it as because it would lead to problems for the Medicaid assistance that she gets. If I file the deed would I have to pay the property taxes? Will the state take away the... Read >
Author: Samantha06th June 2008
In 1997 new tax rules for home sellers were introduced contained in section 121 of the tax code. The new tax changes were:
1. If you are not married, when you sell your home the first $250,000 of your profits are tax free.
2. If an unmarried couple j... Read >
Author: Nick Braun EA PhD21st May 2008
Because the City of New York predates the existence of golf in North America, it was not planned with golf and golfers in mind. Unlike Los Angeles, which has over 144 of them in its metro area, there are only 19 new york golf courses
and driving ranges w... Read >
Author: Jonothan Blocker21st May 2008
Thousands of taxpayers find themselves in debt to the IRS every year. Fortunately the IRS has several tax settlement programs available to taxpayers who cannot afford to fully repay their taxes. When a taxpayer settles with the IRS they are agreeing to pa... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch12th May 2008
Summary: The recent union budget has offered more relaxation on tax payments to taxpayers who have taken home loan. This article makes an in depth analysis on how the deductions work.
The current union Budget has extended the same tax benefits for one ... Read >
Author: addi08th May 2008
The capital gains rate for certain taxpayers will drop to 0% for tax years 2008 through 2010. How can you take advantage of this 0% capital gains rate?
First, let's review the capital gains rate in general.
Gains from sales of personal investments ... Read >
Author: Tom Wheelwright01st May 2008
A refund for an overpayment on goods or services is always a welcomed way to save money. Most retail outlets offer a money back guarantee for their goods.
Even certain places offer refunds to those who purchase their services, such as for electricity ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON28th April 2008
On March 14th, Bear Stearns, the fifth-largest investment bank in the United States, entered a period of insolvency. As growing lack of confidence in the firm's subprime exposure grew, other banks eventually refused to lend to the stricken company, which ... Read >
Author: Ki Gray18th April 2008
Some states are getting on the bandwagon when it comes to using drug rehab to curb criminal activity, but there is still far too little being done. If you have ever asked yourself why one out of every 100 adults in America are incarcerated, putting drug a... Read >
Author: Gloria MacTaggart07th April 2008
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is feared by millions of American’s because of their aggressive collections. However, generally they cannot make attempts to collect a debt that accrued over 10 years ago.
The IRS is one of the most aggressive and... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch07th April 2008
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is feared by millions of American’s because of their aggressive collections. However, generally they cannot make attempts to collect a debt that accrued over 10 years ago.
The IRS is one of the most aggressive and s... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch07th April 2008
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes five different filing statuses including single, married filing jointly, and married filing separately. However, taxpayers are often confused about which status they should file as. The five different filing s... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch07th April 2008
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes five different filing statuses including single, married filing jointly, and married filing separately. However, taxpayers are often confused about which status they should file as.
The five different fili... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch30th March 2008
What Can I Expect in an Audit?
In recent years, the focus of the exam division of the IRS has changed. The service used to examine claims to see if they were true or false. For example, if you claimed a charitable contribution, they’d want to see a r... Read >
Author: Chris W27th March 2008
Because of increasing pressure from Congress and the President, the IRS has began an effort to increase the number of audits they perform to help lower the ever growing tax gap. Eliminating the tax gap – estimated to be $312 billion to $353 per year –... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch27th March 2008
Because of increasing pressure from Congress and the President, the IRS has began an effort to increase the number of audits they perform to help lower the ever growing tax gap. Eliminating the tax gap – estimated to be $312 billion to $353 per year –... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch19th March 2008
Are IRS audits really on the rise? YES!
Here are a few highlights from the IRS's audit activities in 2007:
For the first time since 1998, the percentage of individual tax return audits was higher than one percent. Audits of S corporations and part... Read >
Author: Tom Wheelwright11th March 2008
The job title of choice to maximise the purloining of taxpayers money for the purposes of providing relations with a decent and steady income appears to be �Researcher�. However, it has also come to light that a large number of MPs employ their wives ... Read >
Author: MarkeD28th February 2008
Congress recently passed the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. It's designed to inject $152 billion into the U.S economy. What does this mean to you?
You could be one of the 130 million taxpayers who will receive a rebate check this year.
If you own a... Read >
Author: Tom Wheelwright26th February 2008
Congress recently passed the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. It's designed to inject $152 billion into the U.S economy. What does this mean to you?
If you own a business, your business can take advantage of two tax breaks: Increased Section 179 Amounts... Read >
Author: Tom Wheelwright22nd February 2008
Many people wonder why governments tend to spend so much money. Almost everyone has realized that the governments spend lots of money on various projects. Governments engage in many expensive endeavors that have little use and/or have little effectiveness... Read >
Author: Scott Hughes21st February 2008
If you want to avoid a nasty audit by the Internal Revenue Service, be sure to avoid making a mistake that could signal a red flag to the government’s commuter systems.
With the internal Revenue Service (IRS) making headlines lately about increasing ... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch14th February 2008
According to news reports, the Treasury has told the consortium led by Richard Branson’s Virgin group that they are favourites to take over Northern Rock.
However, they have advised the Virgin group to improve the terms of its rescue plan in order to... Read >
Author: Beverley Bukowski11th February 2008
On December 20, President Bush signed a law that is meant to help homeowners who are facing foreclosure or who sell their homes in a short sale. Before this law, the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007, if your bank or lender forgave a portion of... Read >
Author: Calum MacKenzie06th February 2008
The fastest way to resolve your Internal Revenue Service (IRS) back taxes is to pay them in full. You will need to include any interest or penalties that have accrued on the IRS back taxes since they were originally assessed. These can add up quickly and ... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch06th February 2008
"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." --Seneca, Roman philosopher, mid-1st century AD
Ummm. . . not sure if you've noticed, but lately every time I turn on the news, I get the impression that it's doomsday. The market is most defi... Read >
Author: Kenrick E. Cleveland05th February 2008
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During tax season, many accountants will unknowingly allow clients to deduct listed transactions or potentially abusive tax ... Read >
Author: Lance Wallach30th January 2008
If the thought of tax payments and sights of envelopes with Inland Revenue address frighten or push you back, you may address your problem through the help of an online tax attorney or company. As the laws pertaining to tax in most of the countries are tu... Read >
Author: apurva26th January 2008
There are so many great reasons to own your own home, and in 1997 the government made some changes to the tax code that made homeownership even more beneficial than ever. Here is a quick summary of some of the money saving perks available:
1. Capital g... Read >
Author: Joe Cline21st January 2008
It happens every year. You forget to file some tax form and get into a panic trying to find the correct form, fill it out and slam it into the mail before the relevant deadline. This madness may be coming to an end.
The efforts of the IRS to update its... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo12th November 2007
Before we begin, know that our goal is to give you as much useful information as we can fit on our page.Car donations to charities appear like a win-win proposition. A patron gets a hassle-gratis way of disposing of an old car and a fat tax deduction, don... Read >
Author: Shiru Kun07th November 2007
As most know, you have been able to obtain an EIN online through the IRS for new businesses. The process was fairly confusing, however, because the IRS essentially just put a form online. That has all changed.Just so we are clear, EIN stands for employee ... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo07th November 2007
As if a foreclosure on your home isn’t bad enough, do you realize there could be dire tax consequences? Fortunately, the IRS is taking steps to mitigate much of the double disaster. Many have accused the IRS of speaking some foreign language over the ye... Read >
Author: Raynor James25th September 2007
Often when we struggle to understand something a tutor will say: “Look at the bigger picture.” The Universe is the bigger picture of our world and looking at it is the best way to put our world in perspective. Especially now that Google Sky is up an... Read >
Author: David Wong21st September 2007
In a 1031 Exchange an investor sells his property, called “Relinquished Property,” to acquire a “Replacement Property” without attracting tax on capital gains. There are as many reasons to seek a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange as there are investors,... Read >
Author: Zola16th May 2007
Americans have the attention spans of gnats. This unfortunate fact can really hurt you when it comes to finances. Simply put, you need to plan for the future…today!
The government knows your coming. And it is terrified! The simple fact is there is a ... Read >
Author: Barry Waxler30th April 2007
The alternative minimum tax (AMT) is an extra tax that certain taxpayers must pay in addition to their regular income tax. The purpose of the AMT is to prevent taxpayers with substantial income from using tax "loopholes" (such as certain exclusions, deduc... Read >
Author: Sandeep30th April 2007
The popularity of the Roth IRA is undisputed. Unfortunately, certain people are precluded from using one.
A Roth IRA is a very good idea for the person who anticipates making a lot of income later in their life and wants to shelter as much of this inc... Read >
Author: Barry Waxler12th April 2007
Results of Failing to File Your IRS Returns. If you have late tax returns, you face several possible bad consequences:
� Penalties. If taxes are owed, a delay in filing may result in penalty and interest charges that could increase your tax bill by... Read >
Author: David Jacquot27th March 2007
The following is direct from the IRS to Tax Professionals around the country. They are asking tax preparers to turn in their clients for a reward. It is from Headliner Volume 193 dated March 1, 2007.
"During the filing season buzz of preparing returns... Read >
Author: Charles Read27th March 2007
For entrepreneurs who are running their own businesses and even for those who are planning to set up their own businesses, the self-employment tax deduction could be a huge blessing. By these deductions, many of the expenses that businessmen incur for the... Read >
Author: AdamHeist14th March 2007
There’s no shortage of information available about the complicated world of taxes. But you can also find plenty of information on how to make the filing process simple and easy and everything you need to know is buried within the IRS website. Here is a ... Read >
Author: Maggie Beetz14th March 2007
Scam artists are really pushing the envelope these days on the web. The IRS is warning taxpayers that fake IRS websites have been set up in an effort to trick people into providing information that can be used for identity theft.
The variety and numbe... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo12th March 2007
For all the complaining about taxes, it is rather amazing that taxpayers leave so much money on the table each year. The IRS recently announced that 2.2 billion dollars in refunds are about to expire unclaimed.
April 17, 2007 represents Christmas for ... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo06th March 2007
As April 15th draws ever closer, many taxpayers are starting to actively hunt for tax deductions to lower their bill to Uncle Sam. Here are a few that many people miss out on.
The real estate market has obviously been on steroids for much of this deca... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo28th February 2007
The death of Anna Nicole Smith has at least one valuable outcome, even if it is simply serving as a model of what happens if you die intestate, i. e. without a last will and testament.
One immediate point to take here, by the way, is the youth and vita... Read >
Author: Donovan Baldwin19th February 2007
It is so easy for tax filers to misunderstand the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Many filers who are entitled to receive EITC are missing out because they are not claiming it. On the other hand, those who are not qualified for the tax credit try to clai... Read >
Author: Earnest08th February 2007
As you probably know by now, courts have ruled the IRS incorrectly collected a certain long-distance telephone tax. The IRS has implemented a refund program for people to recover the tax.
To make things simple, the IRS has created a standard refund de... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo26th January 2007
Hard as it is to believe, employees at the IRS are humans just like you and me. This means they make mistakes and you need to let them know when this occurs.
The IRS has a computer system that is legendary. The legend is all about what a nightmare it ... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo24th January 2007
If there is one tax that drives people nuts, it is the alternative minimum tax. Ironically, it may be the one piece of the tax code that forces a complete re-writing of the tax code.
The alternative minimum tax was created in 1969. The goal of the tax... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo21st January 2007
If you get behind on your taxes, it can literally ruin your life. You live in fear of the IRS swooping in and taking everything. A recent internal report, however, reveals some interesting things about the IRS.
Interesting Insider Information on the IR... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo18th January 2007
The IRS has an office within it that most people are completely unaware of – the national taxpayer advocate. What does the advocate due? The office helps you deal with the IRS when it gets to aggressive.
Each year, the taxpayer advocate kicks out a ... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo07th January 2007
Terrific Tax TipsTaxpayers will soon learn how much money, if any, they'll get inrebate checks from the government as official IRS notices hit themail.On July 10, 2001, Congress approved funding for 91 million lettersstating the amount of individual check... Read >
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07th January 2007
Status of Tax Rebate ProgramIf you filed your 2000 tax return by April 15, 2001, you should havereceived your tax rebate check by now.On September 21, 2001, the Treasury Department sent out the lastregular group of checks. Over the past 2.5 months, around... Read >
okaycharles
03rd January 2007
Next to the CIA, there seems to be no more mysterious governmental agency than the IRS. The method used by the agency to set rules and regulations is actually open to the public.
Setting Rules and Regulations at the IRS
Many people are a bit confus... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo03rd January 2007
What could be better than getting an advance on your tax refund from the good ole IRS? Well, you better give some thought to the fees you are paying for that advance.
Avoid Pay Stub and Tax Refund Loans
America is a capitalist country and home to m... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo03rd January 2007
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If you?ve taken the leap into the entrepreneurial world of ?business ownership?, then you may find yourself immersed in a world that speaks a language that is business savvy, and difficult for the untrained ear ... Read >
29th December 2006
There are only a few days left in the year. So now is the time to take those last minute tax savings.
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV. So do your due diligence and either check with your CPA, tax planner, or the IRS site.
If y... Read >
Author: Jeanette Cates22nd December 2006
FSI Tax Corp is alerting taxpayers to end-of-the-year actions they can take to reduce their 2006 tax bills. After the New Year, it will be too late to take advantage of many tax-saving opportunities, such as reducing 2006 income, exploring available tax c... Read >
Author: Maggie Beetz04th December 2006
In a new study by the Common Wealth Fund, it was found that moving seniors to private Medicare HMO’s are costing taxpayers 5.2 billion dollars per year. The study found that coverage through a Medicare HMO usually costs 12.4 percent more than normal fe... Read >
Author: Joshua Daly17th November 2006
In 2010 the estate tax will be repealed and the gift tax rate will fall to 35%. However, this repeal is effective only for that year and the estate tax will be reinstated in some form the very next year (2011). The US Senate is considering options to red... Read >
Author: Robert Jones16th November 2006
In a recent decision, a federal court overturned a telephone tax that has been charged for years. Given the result, the IRS has decided to issue refunds for past collected taxes.
IRS Sets Telephone Tax Refund Amounts
In 1898, the federal government... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo07th November 2006
Roth 401k is a good retirement savings option. Although it does not provide an up-front tax-deduction, the account eventually becomes tax-free, because the withdrawals taken at retirement are not subject to income tax.
This tax benefit can only be pro... Read >
Author: Joseph Kenny04th October 2006
We spend 2-3 times as much on our healthcare as most of the countries that now have "socialized medicine". Yet, every country with socialized medicine has much better overall health statistics. As a matter fact, we are hovering around 32nd in the worl... Read >
Author: Phil Bate PhD03rd September 2006
2006 is a little more than half way over but we have already seen some major changes in the IRA rules. This article will summarize two of these changes and what they mean to you.
Income Limit for Roth IRA Conversion Repealed
Clients often ask me w... Read >
Author: Matthew Tuttle31st August 2006
When a taxpayer owes money on their taxes they need to pay the amount owed before the traditional April 15th deadline. If the amount owed on taxes is not paid before the deadline, then federal and state governments can impose a number of late fees and pen... Read >
Author: Gray Rollins21st August 2006
You are moving to a new town to take a job. It is going to cost money to make the move. The question that should come to your mind is whether you can deduct any of this stuff.
Moving Expenses What Can You Deduct?
If you are moving to a new locati... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo17th August 2006
While the IRS will auction off just about anything to satisfy a tax bill, seized real estate gets people excited. Here are the basics of IRS real estate auctions you need to know.
Understand IRS Real Estate Auctions
Does the IRS really seize homes ... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo16th July 2006
In recent years, the IRS has made a concerted effort to get people back into good status by reaching deals on overdue taxes. The rules affecting this program have just changed dramatically.
Major Changes to IRS Tax Settlement Rules
The IRS used to ... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo08th July 2006
If you have an email account, you know about all the scam emails you get. Scammers are getting braver and using the IRS name in their new tactics.
IRS Warning Taxpayers About New Email Scams
The IRS has begun warning taxpayers that it is seeing a s... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo27th June 2006
There was once a song about battling the law and losing. Fortunately, battling the IRS is possible and sometimes inevitable.
Battling the IRS
There comes a time when many Americans must take action against the IRS. The IRS can come down swiftly and... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo06th June 2006
Like most organizations, schools in the United States are subject to constant budget stress. Important athletic and scholastic programs are subject to budget cuts as demographics change and taxpayers become increasingly budget aware. As a result, schools ... Read >
Author: Jon Stout04th June 2006
For most people, money makes the world go round and business bears that money. Businessmen will perhaps do anything just to achieve the ultimate goal of having a business, and that is to earn income. Net profit or income financially means a surplus of sa... Read >
Author: Victorino Q. Abrugar27th April 2006
The Internal Revenue Service wants you to pay taxes on time. That being said, it understands this is not always possible and has created a program for such situations.
The IRS Solution If You Cannot Pay Your Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service is ver... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo27th April 2006
Prior to January 1, 2006, you were restricted to claiming a $2,000 tax deduction if you purchased a hybrid car. Now you can claim a tax credit, which is much more valuable.
Tax Credit Amount for Lexus GS 450 Hybrid Issued By IRS
Conspiracy theorists... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo27th April 2006
The magic tax date of April 15th has passed. If you did not file a tax return or extension request, you need to consider the following.
Didn't File Anything with the IRS on April 15th?
The Internal Revenue Service is a bit touchy about filing tax r... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo20th April 2006
Undoubtedly, you are aware of Dear John letters. Often a young lady sent them to men in the military, often containing bad news. Well, the IRS sends them to taxpayers as well.
Dear John Letters From The IRS
The Internal Revenue Service sends out mil... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo28th March 2006
Obviously, you use the Internet or you wouldn't be reading this article. Since you use the web, you know about phishing scams or should. Some scams are now using fake IRS identification.
IRS Wants to Know About Fake Emails Using IRS Name
The IRS ha... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo20th March 2006
Now, here's a real tax savings to the individual taxpayer with dependents. The child tax credit is a direct federal income tax credit based on the number of dependent children in your family. This federal tax credit is available to provide credit to taxp... Read >
Author: Keith Hoyng11th March 2006
As tax season draws irresistibly closer, the scam artists are polishing their latest techniques. This article should help you keep an eye out for these nasty individuals.
Tax Season Time for Scams
In a particularly cheeky move, scam artists have s... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo06th March 2006
Preparing and filing your taxes is a less than exciting task. Much like visiting the dentist it something that must simply be done. There are ways to make it a little less painful.
Get a Jump Start on Your Taxes
As with many things, procrastinating... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo23rd February 2006
Every year, the IRS announces that it is holding unclaimed tax refunds. Taxpayers have a limited time to claim the $2 billion dollars the IRS is currently holding.
Three years is a magical number when it comes to tax returns. It refers to the statute o... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo21st February 2006
The IRS has announced further tax relief for victims of Hurricane Katrina due to slow clean up efforts and obviously devastated areas.
The IRS is giving relief to both businesses and individual taxpayers in certain areas that have been absolutely wipe... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo19th February 2006
Every business has a department that deals with complaints from customers. At the IRS, this department is known as the taxpayer advocate office.
Advocating for You
The purpose of the taxpayer advocate office is to provide taxpayers with a friendly ... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo16th February 2006
You have to love car dealers. With the passage of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, car dealers are screaming about the tax benefits of buying these vehicles. Here's the scoop.
Deductions and Credits
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 made a major modifica... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo14th February 2006
Every year, the IRS issues a list of tax scams. The goal is to alert taxpayers to the lack of merit of certain strategies as well as letting everyone know the IRS will not accept them.
2006 Scams
The IRS has kicked out its annual list of highly dubi... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo14th January 2006
Much has been written about asbestos related diseases such as Meothelioma over the last couple of years. The focus has been on three main areas:
a) The unfortunate victims of mesothelioma such as former employees of asbestos mining companies who caught... Read >
Author: Alex Melan07th January 2006
Hell hath no fury like a person who just found out the alternative minimum tax applies to them. The IRS has set up an online tool to figure out if you do.
Alternative Minimum Tax
The alternative minimum tax is a procedure that was set up to keep th... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo07th January 2006
For roughly the last ten years, the internal revenue service has made a fairly major effort to be more taxpayer friendly. The Industry Tax Issue Resolution Program is one such step.
Industry Issue Resolution Program
After years of living in denial, ... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo18th December 2005
Perhaps the old clich about death and taxes is only half true. There are actually a lot of ways to reduce or erase taxes if people only knew about them. It is easy to realize why we don't. We've all seen news reports on TV about the tons of paper it t... Read >
Author: David Skul10th December 2005
Many taxpayers are confused about how long they should keep tax records. The term "tax records" refers to your tax returns and the documents that support the information in the returns. These documents can include receipts, bank statements, 1099s, etc. If... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo07th December 2005
By: David G. Hallstrom, Sr.
I am and always have been the pro death penalty, however, even though I am pro death penalty, I probably would not be willing to pull the switch or push the button. I do not think that this makes me a hypocrit. Please bear w... Read >
Author: David Hallstrom06th December 2005
The IRS has issued a warning regarding a phishing email scam. The scam claims you are due a tax refund, but is really designed to obtain your personal information.
Tax Refund Email Scam
Phishing scams are designed to swindle you into providing priv... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo01st December 2005
The scale of identity theft has been recently analyzed in a federal report and the general results were worrying. The report states that lately, one out of four American homes is targeted by identity theft. One answer to this problem is the new June 2005 ... Read >
Author: Michael Rad09th November 2005
If you've taken the leap into the entrepreneurial world of "business ownership", then you may find yourself immersed in a world that speaks a language that is business savvy, and difficult for the untrained ear to understand. One of the most important te... Read >
Author: Matt Bacak08th September 2005
It's a moment every person dreads. You pick up the mail and there is an envelope from the IRS. It's not a refund check. What do you do?
Don't Panic
Each year, the IRS sends out millions of "correspondence audits" to taxpayers to request payment of t... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo08th September 2005
On June 3, 2005, the IRS released guidance on charitable deductions for donated vehicles. The American Jobs Creation Act (AJCA) radically changed the amount of the deduction taxpayers can claim for their donated car.
Fair Market Value v. Actual Sales P... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo
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