A Few Common Misconceptions about the IRS Audits are not as common as they may seem. Although many taxpayers worry that their tax return might be selected for an IRS audit, the fact is that less than two percent of personal tax returns are audited by the IRS each year. On top of this, even if a return… Continue reading →
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The Tax Extension Option
The Tax Extension Option You are not alone if you do not file your tax return on or before April 15th. Although this is the official deadline for the filing of personal tax returns, each year more and more people apply for an automatic six-month tax extension. The number of taxpayers requesting an extension increased… Continue reading →
Why You Should File Your Taxes
Why You Should File Your Taxes by April 15 April 15th is an important filing deadline for individual taxpayers. If the Internal Revenue Service does not receive either a completed tax return or an application for a six-month tax extension by this date, they will automatically assess a failure-to-file penalty. In addition, they will begin… Continue reading →
Year End Tax Considerations
Important Year End Tax Considerations Important Year End Tax Considerations – Although tax planning is important all year long, it is especially important at the end of the year. End of the year tax moves such as accelerating or postponing income, balancing capital gains and losses and placing funds in tax deferred accounts have the… Continue reading →
Reality Stars Suffer the Consequences of Back Taxes
Reality Stars Suffer the Consequences of Owing Back Taxes Reality Stars Suffer the Consequences of Back Taxes – The recent indictments of reality television stars Mike Sorrentino and Teresa and Joe Giudice highlight the importance of staying current with the IRS. All three, together with Mike’s brother Marc Sorrentino, were charged multiple offenses that included… Continue reading →
Know Your Tax Settlement Options
Know Your Tax Settlement Options – Concurrently with stepping up their efforts to identify taxpayers who owe back taxes, the IRS has been introducing new tax settlement programs to help these individuals resolve their tax debts. Because ignoring overdue taxes can result in such serious consequences as wage garnishments, tax liens and tax levies, in… Continue reading →
