If you have been disregarding a notice from the IRS, tax filing deadlines, or ignoring tax liabilities, it is probably time to think about filing those back tax returns and paying outstanding tax balances. Even though the Obama Administration’s 2012 Budget request for increased funding for the Internal Revenues Service was not approved, the ability… Continue reading →
Help with Taxes
Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act Set to Expire in 2012
Under ordinary United States tax law, the forgiveness of mortgage debt results in a tax liability for the taxpayer whose debt is either entirely or partially forgiven. When a lender forecloses or agrees to accept a short sale or a loan refinance agreement to a lower loan amount, the amount of mortgage debt forgiven is… Continue reading →
Tax Settlement Advantages Set to Expire in 2012
The Tax Relief, Unemployment Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 was designed to provide temporary stability and continuity to the economy by extending tax rates, estate tax laws and certain tax credits, tax deductions, and business tax incentives that had been put in place under the Bush Administration. Some of the provisions of the… Continue reading →
IRS Tax Tips – Tax Help – Retirement Plan Changes for 2012
The best way to avoid incurring an outstanding tax debt is to avoid owing the taxes in the first place. That being the case, contributing to a retirement plan is often one of the easiest and most effective ways of accomplishing this. In addition to allowing for the accumulation of retirement benefits, retirement plan contributions… Continue reading →
IRS Audit Red Flags – What the IRS is looking for – Tax Tips Part 3
Are you self employed? Do you file a Schedule C? If so, you have a higher likelihood of getting audited. Individuals and small business often make small mistakes that flags their tax return for an audit. Taxes are no place to falsify information but small mistakes and common practices such as rounding numbers can give an IRS… Continue reading →
IRS Audit Red Flags – What the IRS is looking for – Tax Tips Part 2
The Federal Budget Deficit is a large concern and the IRS has become more vigilant with tax enforcement. The IRS is already paying more attention to returns that might have been passed over for an audit in years past. With more audits occurring, more and more people are concerned about making small mistakes that might flag their tax return for an audit. Taxes are… Continue reading →
