The IRS has made clear of the need to report offshore foreign accounts of taxpayers since 2009, with the release of the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program. It’s reached the point where the IRS has decided to close the program on September 28, 20...
American taxpayers: A generous bunch. Each year, we give billions to charities that combat hunger, homelessness, disease, and more. On average, Americans donate 2-3% of their income, and in turn claim deductions on their tax returns for a win-win sit...
Could you be one of the 1 million taxpayers that have an unclaimed refund from 2014? A recent report from the IRS confirms that over $1 billion is waiting to be claimed by these taxpayers that did not file a 2014 return. Many of the taxpayers are bel...
Being a small business owner is stressful enough, and come tax time, the stress can be quite overwhelming with all of the terms, forms, and dates to remember – so much so that you might not dot your i’s and cross your t’s correctly. We demy...
Each tax season, a sense of dread fills small business owners across the country. While you may have wisely set aside funds throughout the year to cover your tax bill, the amount that you owe may still come as a shock. Unlike large corporations, ever...
Over 10 million people file extensions every year to secure more time to file their taxes – 6 months to be exact. Procrastinators and disorganized filers will surely rejoice, but is taking your sweet time to file always the smartest option? We unpa...
The new tax law made big changes to the ACA, but employers can’t fall into the trap of thinking it’s gone or just ignoring it. Here’s what you still need to do to remain in compliance. What Made It Into the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (AC...
Following approval by Congress in 2015, private tax debt collectors will contact you to pressure payment of tax debt. If the IRS passes you off to a private company, they will send you a letter to confirm so. The IRS has employed this strategy before...