Nobody really likes to think about his or her credit report. Even if you’re 99% certain that your credit is in good standing, requesting your annual credit report can be an exercise in anxiety. Imagine if you’re wrong. Maybe, all along, you didn’t really understand your report in the first place.
Read more →Tax Relief
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that it is waiving the estimated tax penalty for many taxpayers whose 2018 federal income tax withholding and estimated tax payments fell short of their total tax liability for the year.
Read more →The American Institute of CPAs and the National Conference of CPA Practitioners are separately asking the Internal Revenue Service to refrain from imposing underpayment and under withholding penalties on taxpayers in response to some extensive changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Read more →Traditionally, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has not issued refunds to taxpayers while the government is shut down. That appeared to be the case this time when the Department of Treasury posted its Lapsed Appropriations Contingency Plan for the IRS
Read more →TOPICS IN THIS ISSUE: Individuals Who Need to Reconstruct Records After a Disaster IRS Warns About Tax Scams Related To Hurricanes, Wildfires & Vegas Shooting Tax Refund Fraudsters Already Had Much Of That Equifax Stolen Data Taxpayers Who Are Victims
Read more →White collar defense attorneys and accountants engaged to assist in investigations conducted by the IRS Criminal Investigation Division are familiar with these words: “… the tax loss … is … $550,000 to $1,500,000 …” By Edward M. Waddington and Ricardo J.
Read more →Taxpayer asks: What’s the difference in injured and innocent spouse? Years ago I separated and the IRS withheld my tax refund because of unpaid tax from my now Ex. Do I have any way to get that back? Ask the
Read more →Domestic abuse often includes control over finances. An important part of managing finances is understanding one’s tax rights. Taxpayers have the right to expect the IRS to consider facts and circumstances that might affect the individual’s taxes.
Read more →You probably didn’t think to run a credit check on your spouse before you got married. After all, love reigns supreme, right?
Read more →TOPICS IN THIS ISSUE: Top 5 Tips On How To Handle Back Taxes California Extends Offer In Compromise Program For Five Years IRS TAX TIP: Learn about Tax Benefits for Education I Owe Joint Taxes with My Spouse: What Do
Read more →Taxpayers who are victims of a disaster might need to reconstruct records to prove their loss. Doing this may be essential for tax purposes, getting federal assistance, or insurance reimbursement. IRS Tax Tip 2017-54, October 4, 2017 Here are 12
Read more →California’s Governor Brown has signed a bill (AB 525) which extends the life-span of the Board of Equalization’s (BOE) Offer in Compromise program for an additional 5 years. Offer in Compromise is a state program that allows small businesses to
Read more →Whether you need to file a tax return or not depends on your gross income, filing status and age. Generally, you’re not required to file a return if you’re under the filing threshold which is the combination of your standard
Read more →Simple math suggests it’s likely better to get rid of debt before saving for retirement or adding to your emergency fund. In general, if the interest you pay is higher than the interest you earn, you’re losing money. By Amy
Read more →The unmarked vehicles arrived in the morning. More than 20 armed agents poured out. Hours later, Mii’s Bridal & Tuxedo was out of business after serving customers for decades. Its entire inventory of wedding gowns and dresses as well as
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