As we have discussed on this blog numerous times, the tax laws in the U.S. are changing all the time. Just as you might think you have a handle on your tax obligations as an individual or married couple, something can change that brings you back to square one. For […]
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One of the most common responses individuals have to tax-related issues is to panic. It is indeed a serious matter if you find that you are unable to pay your taxes, but rest assured that you do have options. An installment plan If you cannot pay your taxes, you can set […]
Some of us procrastinate on filing our taxes until the last minute, while others file as early as possible in order to expedite their refund. If you fall into the latter category, you may want to ensure you have all of your ducks in a row to avoid unnecessary delays […]
Going through a divorce is a challenging time. Figuring out how this life change will affect your taxes can be more challenging still. While your divorce was likely not a happy occasion in your life, there can be some advantages of your new tax filing status. Here are a few […]
To cut to the chase: no. In order for you to be charged with and found guilty of fraud, the mistake has to be “willful.” You have to have what we in the legal world calls mens rea- or a guilty mind. You need a guilty mind to prove intent. What […]
Think about it: 155 million individual tax returns each year are processed by the Internal Revenue Service. That’s a lot of potential for error. When you take into account all of the people who contribute information to a tax return, that’s an incredible amount of opportunity for mistakes. Where mistakes […]
Tax preparers know that the EITC stands for Earned Income Tax Credit, which for 2021 can range from $1,502 to $6,728. Tax prepares also know that the less you earn and the more children you have, typically, the greater credit you qualify for. Additionally, most tax preparers are well aware […]
COVID-19 affected both the financial and physical health and well-being of many people. The U.S. government created a multi-faceted plan intended to help those who’ve suffered. It’s called the American Rescue Plan. It was signed into law about a year ago on March 11, 2021. While you may have heard […]
There is something known as innocent spouse tax relief which can relief one spouse from any IRS garnishment. However, there are several questions that need to be answered first. Five important questions Because of a reform of the Internal Revenue Code, the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 (RRA […]
The pandemic has changed the way we think about working, socializing, our health, education, child care, and now taxes. The pandemic has forced many businesses and their employees to eschew meeting together to work. This has meant a shift to work from home, increased “side gigs,” more virtual meetings, and […]