Did you know that you could be taxed on your frequent flier miles? That’s what thousands of Citibank customers learned when they received a 1099-MISC from Citi, which reported their miles as income to the IRS. These miles would have to be reported on their tax returns, or they could risk getting a notice from the… Continue reading →
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Tax Refunds May Be Delayed This Year
The IRS website “Where’s My Refund” for checking refunds is up again after being down for the better part of a week. The website was back in action about midday last Wednesday after being out of service since Feb. 15. Taxpayers who had received IRS acknowledgment that their tax returns were being processed were startled… Continue reading →
Avoid IRS Penalties – Settle your IRS Tax Debt – Tax Settlement Tips
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 →
What is the 1099-K?–What New IRS Form 1099-K Means for Your Tax Return
As tax season is underway and you receive W-2s and 1099-MISCs in the mail, you may notice something new this year: Form 1099-K. Preparing your taxes and filing Form W-2 and 1099-MISC may be more familiar, but what is this Form 1099-K? It is important to know because the Merchant Card and Third Party Network… 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 →
