If you recently got married, plan to get married, or know someone taking the matrimonial plunge, here are some important tax tips every new bride and groom should know. Notify Social Security. Notify the Social Security Administration (SSA) of any name changes by filling out Form...
If you have not already done so, now is the time to review your tax situation and make a 2017 estimated quarterly tax payment using Form 1040-ES. The first quarter due date is now here. First-quarter due date: Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Remember, you are required...
If you were married, divorced, or changed your name for any reason during the past year, do not forget to file to change your name prior to preparing your 2016 tax return. The IRS automatically conducts a name match on the first few letters of...
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...
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...
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...
You own some stock that has increased in value. To avoid a possible taxable gain by selling the stock, you wish to give it directly to a child or grandchild. This simple idea has some interesting tax consequences to consider. Value of the gift When you gift...
What happens when an ex-spouse files a joint tax return with errors in it that you did not know about? You learn that the tax obligation on a jointly filed tax return can be collected in its entirety from either filer. The IRS refers to...
You can begin receiving your Social Security retirement benefit as early as age 62. But if you do this you could be in for a benefit shock. You will only receive 75% of your full benefit. By putting off your benefit start date you can...
