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Rental Income & Your Taxes

Closed Case Round Up: May 2019

Do You Need to Amend Your Tax Return?

Court Rules In Favor Of Taxpayers Regarding Third-Party Contact by the IRS

IRS Releases Final Tax Refund Numbers for 2018

Closed Case Round Up: April 2019

Gucci Brand In Trouble With Tax Authorities

The Consequences of Withdrawing from Your 401(k) Early

The New Rules Regarding Expenses

Padding Your Tax Deductions Could Mean Serious Consequences

Medical & Dental Tax Deductions: What Counts As A Deduction?

Can You Still Deduct Meal Expenses?

IRS Announces Increases to Retirement Contributions

IRS Announces 2019 Standard Mileage Rates

IRS Tax Refunds: The Truth About When You'll get Your Tax Refund

Don't Rush Filing Your 2018 Tax Return, File an Extension

1.2 Million Taxpayers Missing Out on Tax Refunds

File Your Return Now and Avoid IRS Penalties

Divorces & Taxes

College Admissions Scandal Could Turn Into Tax Trouble for Parents

IRS Urges Taxpayers to Double Check their Estimated Tax Payments

Closed Case Round Up March 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo Reportedly Reaches Deal in Tax Evasion Case

IRS Releases New Warning About Taxpayer Advocate Spoofing Scam

You Can Still Contribute to Your Retirement & Get a Tax Break for 2018

Tax Refund Increased for 2019 Filers

Tax Credits That Lower Your Taxes & Help Your Community!

Self-Employment and Your Taxes

Here's The Tax Credits and Tax Deductions That Changed for 2018

IRS Warns Taxpayers About "Ghost" Tax Preparers

IRS Sees Drop in Amount of Tax Refunds Issued

Closed Case Round Up: February 2019

Shakira Charged with Tax Evasion

Celebrity Tax Trouble February Edition

Questions You Should Ask Your Tax Attorney Before You Hire Them

What Counts as a Medical Expense Deduction?

The U.S. Tax Court Takes On Cannabis Businesses

Why You Should File Your 2018 Tax Return Early

Winning the Lottery & Paying Taxes

Your 1040 Form Will Look Different This Year

Tax Season Has Started, Here's a Few Things to Keep In Mind

IRS to Give Taxpayers a Break On Penalties This Year

Closed Case Round Up January 2019

How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Changed Your Alimony Deduction

IRS Announces Standard Mileage Rate for 2019

Best Closed Cases of 2018

Who Qualifies as a Dependent and How do I Claim Them?

Five Things to Remember for This Year's Tax Season

Child Tax Credit Increased Under Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

IRS Will Process Federal Tax Returns and Tax Refunds Despite Shutdown

Is the IRS Really Calling You?

Tax Dates and Deadlines for 2019

Tax Deadline Approaching for Employers and Contractors

Estimated Tax Payment Due Soon!

Closed Case Round Up: December 2018

Why You Should Hire an IRS Tax Attorney if You Owe Taxes

So You Owe Taxes and Need IRS Tax Help...

The Difference Between A Tax Credit and a Tax Deduction

How to Lower the Taxes You Owe Before the End of the Year

IRS Tax Audits 101

What Is Tax Law?

Important Tax Information for Cannabis Businesses

IRS Announces Retirement Contribution Changes

Closed Case Round Up: November 2018

Living Abroad and Paying Taxes

What You Should Know About Donating to A Political Party & Taxes

Does Tax Reform Affect Bottom Line for Farmers and Ranchers?

Could State Taxes be Hurting Your NFL Team?

Cleaning Up Your Records After Disaster Strikes

Celebrity Tax Trouble: October Edition

Closed Case Round Up: October Edition

How to Know Whether to File Married Filing Joint or Married Filing Separately

Know The Difference: Tax Levy versus a Tax Lien

Private Debt Collectors For IRS Won't Release Percentages

IRS Clarifies Rules On Deducting Meals with Clients

Deadline for New Depreciation Deduction Fast Approaching

All The Changes Created by theTax Cuts and Jobs Act Pt. 3

What is the Alternative Minimum Tax & What Does it mean for you?

New Tax Credit Available to Businesses With Paid Leave

Keeping Your Tax Documents Safe

What Is the 20% Qualified Business Income Deduction?

Tax Attorney Charles Rettig Confirmed as New IRS Commissioner

Closed Case Round Up: September 2018

What To Do If You Can't Pay Your Taxes

What Tax Breaks Are Available For Me?

How Long Should You Keep Receipts?

All The Changes Made By The Tax Cut and Jobs Act Pt. 2

Should You Amend Your Tax Return?

All The Changes Made By The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Pt.1

Estimated Tax Payments Due!

Celebrity Tax Trouble: September Edition

Tax Reform Changes Levy Challenge Time Limits

Unemployment Benefits & Taxes

IRS Creates Regulations for SALT Deduction Cap Workarounds

How to Boost Your Tax Refund!

Apple Still On The Hook For EU Taxes

Getting Letters From The IRS? Here's What You Need to Know

What Is A Revenue Officer & What Do They Do?

States Sue Over State and Local Tax Deduction Cap

IRS Announces 130,000 Combat-Injured Veterans May Be Owed Tax Refund

How The IRS Will Contact You

Closed Case Round Up August Edition

Major Changes Coming To Tax Form 1040

Heavy Highway Use Tax Return Deadline Approaching

TAX-FREE WEEKEND IS HERE!

Offshore Financial Program Ending Soon!

Tax Tips for Starting A Small Business

Income Tax Return Extension Deadline Approaching

New Tax Law Changes Certain Deductions

Closed Case Round Up: July Edition

Student Loans & Taxes

President Trump Taps Candidate for IRS Commissioner

Tax Tips For Newlyweds

Supreme Court Rules On Online Sales Tax

Closed Case Round Up June Edition

How to Avoid Being Audited

Scammers Put A New Twist on an Old Phone Scam

Taxes in 2018: What Personal Exemptions and the Standard Deduction Means For Your Family

Interesting Taxes from Around The World

Some of Our Most Frequently Asked Questions

How To Avoid Liens With The IRS

Celebrity Tax Trouble June Edition

The Role Of Tax Court and How You Get There

Why You Should File Your 2017 Tax Return By June 14th

The Consequences of Withdrawing Early from Your Retirement Account

Special Tax Benefits for Members of the Armed Forces

New Tax Law Causes Changes to Deductions

How To Know If It's the IRS Calling You

What To Do If You Can't Pay Your Taxes On Time

How the New Tax Law Can Affect Your Small Business

Closed Case Round Up May Edition

Collections Due Process Hearing: What Is It?

How the New Tax Law Changes Your 2018 Tax Deductions

IRS Announces End to Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program

The New Tax Law and How It Affects NFL Players

The Top 12 Common Types of Scams For Taxpayers

What is Currently Not Collectible Status & How Do You Qualify For It

What To Do If You Didn't File Your Federal Tax Return On Time

Closed Case Round Up April Edition

House Passes IRS Reform Bill

IRS Extends Tax Deadline One More Day Due to Website Crash

Why You Should Make Sure To Take Advantage of These Tax Deductions

Selecting The Right Filing Status For Your Situation

How To Avoid These Most Common Tax Return Mistakes

How to File an Extension for Your 2017 Federal Tax Return

Americans Missing Out On Over $1 Billion In Unclaimed Tax Refunds

Tax Deadline Approaching!!

Two Deductions That Are Affected By The New Tax Law

Incorporating Your Nonprofit

Closed Case Round Up For March

IRS Mileage Reimbursement Explained

A Few Tax Deductions You Could Be Overlooking

2017 Return – Your Last Chance to Claim the Personal Exemption

The Different Types Of Levies You Can Face

What Is A Penalty Abatement and How Do I Get One?

How to Avoid Having Your Identity Stolen During Tax Season

What Is An Offer In Compromise & How Do You Qualify For It?

How To Avoid Losing Your Passport Due to Unpaid Tax Debts

Closed Case Round Up For February

What is the Earned Income Tax Credit And How Do You Qualify For It?

How to Avoid Waiting For Your 2017 Tax Return Refund

Tips For Picking the Best IRS Tax Preparer

Letters You Can Get From The IRS Pt. 2

Celebrity Tax Trouble: January Edition

The Difference Between an IRS Tax Lien and an IRS Levy

Closed Case Round Up for January

The Quick Guide to IRS Revenue Officers

What You Need To Know About Getting Audited

How to Determine if You can Claim a Dependent on Your Tax Return

Letters You Can Get From The IRS Pt. 1

Tax Dates and Deadlines for 2018

Closed Case Round Up: December Edition

Celebrity Tax Trouble: December Edition

How to Plan Ahead for the 2018 Tax Filing Season To Avoid Delays

Veterans Can Now Use Exchange to Shop Tax Free

Special Tax Benefits for Veterans

Scammers Could Be Knocking at Your Door

Closed Case Round Up: October

E-Filing Deadline Approaching

How to Avoid Getting Scammed Online and On The Phone

How to Avoid Getting Scammed Online and On the Phone

Closed Case Round Up: September

The End of the Tax Return Extension is Coming Soon!

How to Give Your Child Your Stocks

What to do to Receive Tax Benefits if you are Paying for Your Child's College

Closed Case Round Up September

What to do to Protect Yourself After the Equifax Breach

The State of Bitcoin Could Soon Change and Become Tax Exempt

Important Tax Deadline Approaching: 3rd Quarter Estimated Tax Payments

How to Avoid FBI-Themed Ransomware Scams

The Impact of Hurricane Harvey Grants Victims with Tax Relief

The Impact of New Legislation Could Help Taxpayers Pay Off State Taxes

Highway Use Tax Deadline Approaching

How to Avoid Falling Victim to Identity Theft

Why You Should Always File Your Tax Returns

The Impact of Traveling for Charity on Your Taxes

Taking Advantage of Miscellaneous Deductions

Closed Case Round Up

How You Can Claim Your Rental Income On Your Taxes

IRS Issues Warning About A New Phone Scam