March 29, 2016
Midsized Businesses Struggling With Tax Compliance
The research revealed that nearly half of business owners do not know how many fines they incurred in the past 12 months or how much they cost their organizations.
March 25, 2016
It’s Easy To File An Income Tax Extension: All You Have To Do Is Ask
The red-letter due date for filing for individual tax returns – April 18 for most taxpayers around the country – is rapidly approaching. When it’s needed or preferred, you can obtain a six-month extension for filing Form 1040, merely by asking the IRS.
March 25, 2016
Congress Approves Taxpayer Bill of Rights
With considerably less fanfare than the Bill of Rights ratified as the first amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the 114th Congress quietly approved the “Taxpayer Bill of Rights” as part of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015.
March 24, 2016
Exotic Dancer Found Guilty of “Tax Seduction”
This wasn’t just a case of dollar bills being tucked into a G-string. A jury determined that the dancer failed to report close to $1 million -- $850,000, to be exact -- in taxable income from performing private dances and sexual favors during the ...
March 22, 2016
More Americans Saving Income Tax Refunds
Consumers know just what they want to do with their refunds this year: In addition to savings, 34.9 percent plan to pay down debt and 22.4 percent will use the refunds for everyday expenses. While 11.4 percent plan to book a vacation, 9.2 percent plan to
March 21, 2016
There’s Still Time To Reduce Your 2015 Income Taxes
The deadline for contributions to IRAs is April 18, this year’s filing deadline. For tax year 2015, most people under 50-years old may contribute the larger of either their taxable compensation for the year, or $5,500 to a Traditional IRA; those 50 or ...
March 21, 2016
3 Smart Ways To Use Income Tax Refunds
The average tax refund in 2015 was approximately $2,800 according to the IRS, and similar refunds are expected in 2016. For those getting a refund, there are many options to consider for what to do with this unexpected income.
March 17, 2016
IRS Warns Of New Tax Scams
The latest variation being seen in the last few weeks tries to play off the current tax season. Scam artists call saying they have your tax return, and they just need to verify a few details to process your return. The scam tries to get you to give up ...
March 17, 2016
4 Steps for Small Businesses to Prepare for Tax Season
Preparing to file taxes can sometimes be a year-round job, even for small businesses. It may involve different responsibilities, including estimating tax payments, planning to buy or lease capital equipment, developing retirement-saving strategies, etc.
March 16, 2016
Tax Season: Go Be a Hero
Tax accountants have always been the white knights. Auditors were viewed by clients as necessary, consultants the fascinating innovators, but tax accountants were there to save the day.
March 15, 2016
IRS Is Holding Almost $1 Billion in 2012 Tax Refunds
In cases where a tax return was not filed, the tax law provides most taxpayers with a three-year window of opportunity for claiming a refund. However, if no return is fled in time, the money becomes the property of Uncle Sam. For 2012 tax returns, the ...
March 14, 2016
Need More Time? Tax Extensions Are Easy, But The Taxes Are Still Due April 15 (Actually, April 18)
Can’t file your tax return by the April 18 deadline? Taxpayers can request an automatic six-month extension of time to file the return, but what many don’t know can cost them.