Help for Your Tax Problems
Avoid Being a Victim of IRS Scams
Over my many years in this industry, I have encountered petrified taxpayers that reach out looking for help that feels the IRS is bearing down on them. This is what the IRS does, so in some cases, it is 100% valid to be scared. With others that contact me, I ask some simple questions and […]
Read MoreWhat You Can Deduct from IRS, State, and Local Taxes
When filing your taxes there are many ways to reduce your tax bill or ways to get yourself a bigger refund. This can happen using different credits and deductions that are available. This article will discuss different tax deductions that can be used on your tax return to reduce your taxable income. I will start […]
Read MoreHow to Get the Child Tax Credit Early
There have been many different programs made available by the government to help people get through these tough times. With the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a record number of people on unemployment, and many small businesses and self-employed people had a serious loss of income. The government has provided benefits in the form of […]
Read MoreWhich Education Expenses Are Tax Deductible?
For many Americans, their years spent in college are a time when every little extra dollar counts. Fortunately, the government sees this, but they also value higher education so much that there are many different exclusions of income, tax deductions, and tax credits that can be utilized that are associated with different aspects of cost […]
Read MoreForeign-Earned Income Taxation
This is a question that comes up a lot with clients that work outside of the country either during portions of the year or are full-time residents of other countries. Estimates suggest that there are around 8 million US citizens living in other countries around the world. Some American citizens are there for employment and […]
Read MoreIRS Resumes All Tax Collections and Doubles Workforce to Snag Tax Cheats
Last March the United States and the rest of the world basically came to a screeching halt. The Covid-19 pandemic swept through society forcing the biggest halt to business, government, and people’s lives in modern history. Many people were forced out of work and were in fear of not being able to pay their bills. […]
Read MoreA Guide to Avoiding, Stopping, Fighting, or Settling Tax Levies
Do you owe the IRS back taxes? If so, and you’re unable to pay the liability, you could be in danger of a tax levy. This means losing much more than money. The government has the power to claim whatever’s needed when settling tax liability. This means utilizing a tax levy to reconcile unpaid taxes. […]
Read MoreA Guide to the Innocent Spouse Relief Program
Going through a divorce or losing a spouse is a horrible experience to deal with. The emotional toll on any person is more than enough to deal with let alone the task of dealing with assets and liabilities. This situation becomes much worse if one of those liabilities is IRS tax liability. Assets and other […]
Read MoreIRS Audits: What Triggers It and What Happens
One of the biggest fears of many of my clients is the risk of a tax audit or examination by the IRS. While the actual chances of getting audited are exceptionally low, it is the last thing one wants to go through. If you are doing things correctly, then going through an audit is nothing […]
Read MoreEarned Income Tax Credit: What It Is and How to Claim It
In tough times the hardest hit is always the low-income earners in our society. This past year has been one of the toughest times this nation has ever seen. It is important at this time to know all the tax credits available when filing your return to either reduce your tax liability or strengthen your […]
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