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
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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
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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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Dealing with the IRS can be overwhelming, making life feel like it’s falling apart. Uncertainty about the future may be mounting as you try desperately to find a way to pay a debt that you have little or no funds
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If a joint tax return is filed by a married couple, and the taxes are not paid or the IRS comes in and audits – asserting that additional taxes are due – a spouse may be entitled to be excused
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CPAs, Enrolled Agents and attorneys are part of a privileged group that can represent taxpayers at all levels before the IRS, yet many choose not to extend their practice when collections issues arise. For those that do, there are some
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The FBI is looking into suspicious federal returns filed using Turbo Tax software, as a number of states work to contain a wave of criminal filings. The scams are delaying refunds around the country. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger
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Couples who elect to file a joint tax return enjoy many advantages. But when you do file jointly, know that both spouses are “jointly and severally liable” for the taxes owed. This means if one spouse is a tax cheat,
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If you are one of the millions of taxpayers who owe back taxes to the IRS there are certain actions you can take to protect yourself from garnishment.
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The beginning of the school year is a good time for a reminder of the tax benefits for education. These benefits can help offset qualifying education costs. Here is information about two tax credits available to those who pay higher
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Where individuals and businesses owe IRS taxes, the IRS has a settlement program where it can legally accept less than what is owed. Known as an “Offer in Compromise,” Congress has given the IRS the authority to “compromise” and reduce
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We didn’t know how to dig ourselves out of our tax debt, but we managed to do it, and we learned some valuable lessons along the way. If you’re overwhelmed by the amount you owe, here are some tips to help you rebound from a surprise tax bill.
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Read more →by McNair Law Firm, P.A. The United States has a voluntary income tax reporting system. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and businesses here must annually file income tax returns with the IRS, reporting their “worldwide income”, deductions, and their “net taxable income”,
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