Category Archives for AVOIDING TAX PROBLEMS
Is an Offer in Compromise Right for You and Your Situation?
Offer in Compromise (“OIC”) is a program developed and run by the IRS allowing taxpayers to settle their tax debt for less than the full amount they owe. This is a useful program to look into if you
Read MoreCan the IRS Garnish My 1099 Earnings?
Yes! IRS 1099 Non-Wage Garnishment works similarly to W2 Wage Garnishment but no employer is involved. Because of that, there are some key differences.If you owe taxes to the IRS from a prior tax year,
Read MorePaycheck Checkup Prevents a Tax-Time Surprise!
It’s important to check your federal income tax withholding now to avoid an unexpected tax bill or penalty with next year’s return. The IRS Withholding Calculator can help you conduct a Paycheck Checkup.Basics
Read MoreWhat Taxpayers Really Think about the IRS
For the last two years, the Internal Revenue Service has surveyed taxpayers to find out what makes them comply with their tax obligations. The study – called the “Comprehensive Taxpayer Attitude Survey”
Read MoreCelebrity Attorney Adds Tax Evasion to His Web of Crime
IRS Terror Tale: Celebrity Attorney Michael Avenatti Faces a LOT of Prison Time for Tax CrimesMichael Avenatti has been a high-profile attorney for decades but only recently stepped into the public eye
Read MoreTracking Down IRA Basis: A Gold Mine for Beneficiaries
No one likes to pay taxes unnecessarily, but that's what a lot of people who inherit IRAs wind up doing. Failing to track down the IRA basis associated with an inheritance can be a costly mistake.IRA basis
Read MoreStandard Tax Deduction: How Much It Is and When to Take It
The standard deduction reduces your taxable income. For 2018 taxes, the standard deduction is $12,000 for single filers and married filers filing separately, $24,000 for married filers filing jointly and
Read MoreTreasury Cuts Penalties for Taxpayers Who Got Confused about Withholding
The U.S. Treasury Department is again reducing penalties for taxpayers who didn’t pay enough of their tax bill throughout the year.Taxpayers who paid at least 80 percent of their estimated tax liability
Read More10 Things You May Not Know Are Taxable
If you work for a living, you know that your wages are taxable, and you’re probably aware that some investment income is taxed, too. But the IRS doesn’t stop there.If you’ve picked up some extra
Read MoreIs the IRS picking on you?
You are not alone. Running the government is expensive and the number one means for paying its bills and expenses is you - the taxpayer! The government is an equal opportunity debt collector. It doesn’t
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