SFR Substitute for Returns: IRS Action on Non-Filers

In the latest Star Wars episode, the evil empire executes a brutal revenge on the Jedi. While the IRS is not an evil empire (and due to the Revenue Reform Act of 1998 not very brutal anymore); it too is executing revenge on those who do not comply with filing... Read More

Where to Find Tax Breaks for Your Home Based Business

April 15th looms in front of most people every year like a big, full moon full influencing a tax based frenzy, but knowing where to find tax breaks for your home based business can make that frenzy a little less frantic and more beneficial to you and your home based... Read More

Organizing Your Taxes

Does this scene sound familiar? It's April 7. You haven't seen the top of your dining room table in two weeks because of the piles of paid bills, receipts, canceled checks, and unidentified cash register receipts covering it. Your head pounds and your stomach churns as the countdown to April... Read More

Fiscal Deity: Tax Consultant

Strategic planning throughout the year results in a minimal tax balance. The objective of planning your tax payables is not to prevent paying taxes, it is to pay no more than your fair share of taxes, and keep your money where it earns you the most.If you aren't aware of... Read More

Tax Audits: What Signs Make You More Likely to be Audited by the IRS?

It's a major fear for most Americans: A notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) summoning you for an audit.What is it about these three letters that strikes a cord of fear in Americans' hearts? Learning the signs that could put your tax return at the top of the list... Read More

About Income Taxes; Tidbits

1812The first attempt to impose an income tax on America occurred during the War of 1812. After more than two years of war, the federal government owed an unbelievable $100 million of debt. To pay for this, the government doubled the rates of its major source of revenue, customs duties... Read More

Tax Tips to Save Money on Taxes - Get the Corporate Kick and Save Loads of Money

Why a Corporation Helps Save You TaxesThe Tax Rates (Notice anything unusual?):The following tables provide a list of the tax rates for individuals and corporations:Personal: $0-$24,650 15% $24,651-$59,750 28% $59, 750-$124,650 31% $124,651-$271,050 36% $271,050+ 39.6%Tax SecretsCorporate: 0-$50,000 15% $50,001-$75,000 25% $75,001-100,000 34% $100,001-$335,000 39% $335-000-$10M 34%If you... Read More

Know A Tax Cheat? Get Paid To Tell The IRS

According to the IRS, taxpayers underpay their taxes by some $300 billion. If you know someone that is contributing to that deficit, the IRS may be willing to pay you up to $10 million for the information you provide. The bigger the cheating you report, the more you're likely to... Read More

What the Tax Software Companies Dont Want You to Know

Haven't done your taxes yet? No problem. Now there is a new way you can use top tax software programs, like TurboTax and H&R Block, to get your taxes done quickly and easily. And the best part is it won't cost you a thing.The secret is an IRS program called... Read More

How to Reduce the Estate Tax Using the A-B Revocable Living Trust

In a past article I relayed the plight of the widow who stated:"I didn't realize what an A-B Revocable Living Trust meant and that it had to be divided between the survivor and the deceased spouse and that I am limited as to what I can use from his share."She... Read More

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IRS Lock-In Letters ? What?s An Employer To Do?

Employers often ask employees to designate the amount of tax... Read More

Understanding Basic Tax Terms

If your like many, you don't always understand what people... Read More

How To Set Up A Tax-Saving Bookkeeping System

One of the most important, but least understood or appreciated... Read More

Requirements To Produce Tax Information (Whats Up With That?)

"What we've got here is a failure to communicate." ... Read More

Corporations Failing To Claim AMT Exemption Overpay Taxes By $11,000

Does your incorporated business pay alternative minimum tax ["AMT]? If... Read More

The Implications of Income Tax Charge on Estate Planning

OverviewIn the Pre-Budget Report of December 2003 the Chancellor Gordon... Read More

Rearrange Your Affairs For Maximum Tax Savings

One way to maximize your business profits is by reducing... Read More

How to Maximize Your Home Business Tax Deductions for 2005

Someone once said, 'the best way to calculate your taxes... Read More

Tax Trap #5 -- Ignoring The IRS (and the 5 best ways to contact them!)

We all love to criticize the IRS, don't we? And... Read More

Gambling Income and Expenses - Tax Requirements

Hit a big one? With more and more gambling establishments,... Read More

SFR Substitute for Returns: IRS Action on Non-Filers

In the latest Star Wars episode, the evil empire executes... Read More

How To Claim CHILD TAX CREDIT The Right Way And Add An Extra $2,000 To Your Refund

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that it costs nearly... Read More

Home Based Business Tax Deductions

Running a home based business reaps many wonderful tax deductions... Read More

Small Business Tax Deductions for Year End 2004

As a small business owner, it's wise to familiarize yourself... Read More

Anticipating Your IRS Refund Can Cost You Plenty

While accountants are reaching for aspirin, millions of Americans are... Read More

Marriage or Divorce ? Check Your Social Security Number

Newlyweds and the recently divorced should make sure that names... Read More

Where to Find Tax Breaks for Your Home Based Business

April 15th looms in front of most people every year... Read More

Tax Tips - Which Tax Form Is Right For Me?

IRS Tax forms can be confusing.Am I a 1099 or... Read More

Some Folks Pay A Lot Less Tax Than Others On Very Same Income?Did You Pay Too Much Tax In 2004?

Someone once remarked, "Next to being shot at and missed,... Read More

Tax Jokes and Quotes

Do you realize that some tax forms ask you to... Read More

Getting A Second Extension to File 2004 Taxes

Millions of people file tax return extensions every year. The... Read More

Taxing Overseas Firms for SOX Compliance

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, also called the Public Company Accounting Reform... Read More

Car Donation: An Easy Way to Support Your Favorite Charity and Get a Tax Deduction

Most people look forward to getting their tax return, but... Read More

10 Thoughts on Tax Offer in Compromise

Beware of advertisements that claim to settle tax debts for... Read More

About Income Taxes; Tidbits

1812The first attempt to impose an income tax on America... Read More

The Annual Gift Tax Exclusion: Getting The Edge

Whether helping the kids with a down payment on their... Read More

Correspondence From The IRS ? Yikes!

It's a moment every person dreads. You pick up the... Read More

Employment Taxes ? What Are They?

If you have employees, you are responsible for paying a... Read More

Highlights of IRS List of 2005 Tax Scams

Each year, the IRS lists various scams taxpayers get caught... Read More

Tax Investigation - What You Need To Do

The knock on the door from a Tax Inspector is... Read More

Estate Taxes - It Pays to Plan Ahead

Estate taxes. It's not enough to simply know they exist,... Read More

Tax Time Tune Up

Excerpted from the new book, "How to Do Space Age... Read More

Tax Trap #4 -- The Quagmire of Depreciation

If you are a Small Business Owner or Self-Employed Person,... Read More