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Misperceptions & Mistakes About IRS Offer in Compromise
The IRS Offer in Compromise program is a terrific opportunity for taxpayers to get a fresh start by wiping away their tax debt. However, it is not without its drawbacks. There is a lot of misinformation
Read MoreIs 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 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 More10 Tax Breaks for the Middle Class
If you believe that tax breaks are reserved for the well-off: hedge fund managers and companies with offshore subsidiaries, you’re likely paying too much to the IRS.Lawmakers have enacted dozens of tax
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 MoreDeducting Mortgage Interest in 2018
The deduction is still there, but you might not be able to use it anymore. One of the most popular and lucrative tax breaks has been the deduction for mortgage interest, and while tax reform didn’t
Read MoreSome Key 2018 Tax Law Changes (for Business & Employers)
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act represents the most significant overhaul to the U.S. tax code in more than three decades, so millions of Americans are wondering which tax breaks they’ll still be able
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