Finding Real Life Solutions To Your Tax Problem
It’s no secret that this time of year deductions are the name of the game. After all, who wants to pay Uncle Sam more than he is entitled to; especially if that means writing a check after having withholdings taken out of your income all year? Because of this,...
While tax season may be a time of dread for some, it is welcomed with open arms for those expecting a tax refund check. For some people, their tax refund will be the largest check they see this year; especially those who rely on Social Security disability payments to...
For a number of Californians, the notion of Donald Trump winning the presidency was more Hollywood fiction than reality. It now appears that life is imitation art, as Trump has now been elected the 45th President of the United States.While Trump won’t take...
It is not very often that taxpayers get a measure of warning about the upcoming tax season, but a recent announcement by the Internal Revenue Service could be an encouraging sign. According to an accountingtoday.com report, the IRS is encouraging taxpayers to consider...
To the average person who is cynical about marriage, there are plenty of reasons not to tie the knot. Of course there is the work that goes into a marriage, the sense of putting another person above your own needs, and then there is sharing a life (and space in a...
Imagine you want to sell your house. It is ten years old, meaning that you bought it near the height of the market and before the epic crash of 2007. You loved living there and the memories are still solid, but now it is an albatross that prevents you from getting...
Every taxpayer may not want to completely avoid taxes, because doing so may come with strings attached. However, lowering them to a point where they are reasonable, predictable and easy to pay. This is especially true with the sale of property. Whether it is real...
For those who have the misfortune of having to do so, dealing with the IRS is not always a pleasant experience; especially when you owe money to the federal government. Because of this frustration, changing the tax code is a popular topic among political candidates,...
It is not common to talk about income taxes, including forms, deductions and deadlines at the beginning of August. These issues are commonly reserved for March and April. But the reality is that more than 10 million taxpayers applied for extensions this year, and they...
Even for people not familiar with tax law, the term "tax evasion" is not a good thing. Indeed, most people would not know about the penalties that come with being convicted for federal tax evasion or failing to pay employment taxes (for employers). However, the...