If you have not already done so, now is the time to review your tax situation and make an estimated quarterly tax payment using Form 1040-ES. The second quarter due date is now here. Normal due date: Wednesday, June 15th 2016 Remember you are required to withhold...
The time to organize your tax records is now. Waiting until the end of the year or, even worse, waiting until you are audited can lead to headaches. Here are some tips to get on top of your tax records. Storage Hints Organize your records by tax...
Here are five common retirement planning mistakes and steps you can take to avoid them. 1. Not having a plan Surprisingly most of us do not know how much money is needed for our retirement years. A retirement plan should consider how long you expect to live,...
Your tax return is completed and you can exhale a big sigh of relief. Not so fast. Do you have adequate support documentation if the federal or state authorities decide to review your tax return? The checklist Here is a check-list to help your recordkeeping. At minimum,...
It was revealed in a recent Taxpayer Advocate Forum in Iowa that in some cases the IRS initiates contact with taxpayers via a phone call. This initial phone call is causing confusion and potential identity theft scam concerns with taxpayers. It is now being reported...
There are now a number of ways to obtain information filed with the IRS for your tax return. Use the method that works best for you. Online. You can get a copy of most line items on your tax return online at irs.gov using their “Get...
Each year the IRS releases a Data Book that recaps Internal Revenue Service activities for the prior fiscal year ending in September. The 2015 Data Book was recently published which recaps the 2014 tax year. Here is what you need to know: The $2.9 trillion in...
With the move towards the Gig economy many more taxpayers are working for others on a part-time basis. So whether you are picking up a few dollars driving for Uber or are delivering meals for a local restaurant here is what you need to know. Employee...
One of the largest tax breaks available to most individuals is the ability to exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 married) in capital gains on the sale of your personal residence. Making the assumption that this gain exclusion will always keep you safe from tax can...
You can be audited the later date of either three years after the filing deadline of your tax return or when you actually filed your tax return. However, there are two main exceptions to this rule that can extend the risk of being audited; 1 If the...
