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The Biggest Mistake Taxpayers Make – Avoid Paying Back Taxes
One of the biggest mistakes taxpayers make is failing to pay their back taxes. This is a common problem for many Americans, especially those who are self-employed or have multiple sources of income. When you owe back taxes, it can be tempting to ignore the problem and...
read moreHow to Avoid a Surprise Tax Bill & What To Do If You Receive One
Tax filing season is here again, and millions of hardworking Americans are already dreaming of those big refund checks. Unfortunately, many of them may be disappointed this year. Taxes can be a complicated and often stressful aspect of personal finance. Nobody wants...
read moreWhat is Tax Resolution & How Can It Help You During the 2023 Tax Season?
Tax season can be an unpleasant time of year for a lot of taxpayers, especially if you owe money to the IRS or State. The one thing you can do is, be proactive, prepared, and engage a tax resolution specialist to help guide you. If you owe back taxes to the IRS, then...
read moreHome Sale Gain Exclusion When a Taxpayer Remarries
Under Section 121 of the Internal Revenue Code, you may be able to exclude most, if not all, of your gain from tax when you finally sell the home. Has your home substantially increased in value since you bought it years ago? It’s a common occurrence. Fortunately, you...
read moreTips To Avoid Scams During This Filing Season
The Internal Revenue Service is urging people to stay resolute against ongoing scams and schemes by properly securing computers, tablets and phones. Solid cybersecurity protection and scam recognition is vital to reduce the threat of identity theft inside and outside...
read moreCheck out CNBC’s article covering tips for dealing with tax debt
The IRS has announced that individuals have until May 17, 2021, to meet certain deadlines that would normally fall on April 15
The IRS has announced that individuals have until May 17, 2021, to meet certain deadlines that would normally fall on April 15. This follows a previous announcement from the IRS on March 17, that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax...
read moreFederal Tax Date Postponed to May 17
The filing date for the federal income tax has been postponed until May 17. The IRS has announced that individual taxpayers can also postpone federal income tax payments for the 2020 tax year due on April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021, without penalties and interest,...
read moreThe IRS is clear about when you have to pay self-employment taxes on your side gig: Once you make $400
The gig economy is integral to millions of Americans' livelihoods, and the IRS is itching to take its share. The IRS says the gig economy includes any "activity where people earn income providing on-demand work, services or goods," such as ride-sharing and delivery...
read more2020 Year-End Tax Planning Tips for Businesses and Individuals
COVID-19 brought financial challenges to much of the public and forced companies to reimagine how business is done. Congress responded with generous relief, much of which runs through the tax code. National tax and accounting firm Grant Thornton LLP has developed...
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