The fiscal cliff was the big story in the news recently. One of the major debates was that the wealthy were to be taxed more. Prior to January 1, 2013 it had been proposed that if the wealthy were heavily taxed that this would stop the economy from moving forward. A recent poll… Continue reading →
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4 Tax Surprises and How to Handle Them!
One thing is certain besides taxes….you probably will want to stay on IRS’s good side! Here are some common items you may come upon this tax season. These are a few terrible tax surprises and how to handle them! Alimony Collected Now that you made it through the divorce you will also have to accept… Continue reading →
Don’t Lose Your Refund to an Identity Theft Scam
In 2012 the IRS uncovered a mounting problem involving the thefts of innocent taxpayers’ refunds. According to the IRS, investigators found 898 identification theft cases in 2012. This is a number that has tripled in comparison to the previous years. The IRS has issued numerous media alerts and has hired an additional 3,000… Continue reading →
The Real Numbers In A Hot Topic Issue
This years’ election debate hot topic issue was one that plagued this country since income tax was born 100 years ago. Should the wealthy pay more in taxes? Just to give some background information from the recent election President Barack Obama believed that the rich need to pay more taxes to aid the budget deficit and… Continue reading →
Help – Facts to File and Pay Back Taxes
Do you owe previous years taxes? Here are some simple facts for filing back taxes. Each year most people file their individual tax returns or pay all their back taxes by April 15th. First of all, if you have not filed your return(s) you will have additional interest and penalties to pay. However, if you… Continue reading →
New Healthcare Changes for Small Businesses – IRS
The Supreme Court recently settled a divided debate when it ruled that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) individual mandate is constitutional and that the “shared responsibility payment” is a tax. How will this affect you? History Beginning in 2014, the PPACA will require individuals to carry a minimum healthcare coverage for themselves… Continue reading →
