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Can You Write Off Hurricane Losses On Your Taxes?

September 18, 2017

Unfortunately, more than a few disasters occur almost every year in America. If you are unlucky enough to suffer a disaster-related loss, there are things you need to know about federal income tax implications. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

9 Tax Changes To Know Before Filing Your 2016 Return

February 6, 2017

The good news for most taxpayers: Preparing 2016 tax returns will be a lot like preparing 2015 returns, except with different numbers. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR NINE CHANGES TO BE AWARE OF WHEN YOU FILE.

30 Ways To Prevent A Tax Audit

January 30, 2017

To avoid receiving an audit letter from the IRS, avoid foolish mistakes and take the right steps to minimize the risk. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Nine Expenses You Can’t Deduct On Your Tax Return

January 23, 2017

If you can't prove your deductions are valid if audited, you could end up having to pay additional taxes, penalties and interest. For some expenses you can't deduct in most cases, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

5 Signs You Need Professional Tax Help

January 9, 2017

Today's tax software can make it simple to fill out forms, but there are life circumstances when it's best to consider professional help. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Your Chances Of Being Audited By The IRS Are About To Go Up

May 9, 2016

It is estimated that the government is losing $4 billion to $5 billion a year in collections because the IRS doesn't have enough people. That's about to change. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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The IRS used some of its $80 billion in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to hire thousands of new employees and improve its automated systems, which reduced the backlog significantly. But some returns can still take a while to process. If you’re still waiting for your tax refund, there is some information you need to know.
Can’t Pay Or File Your Taxes By April 15? Here’s What Happens If You Missed Monday’s DeadlineApril 15, 2024 - 9:35 pm
Failing to file on time when you still owe taxes will subject you to a failure-to-file penalty, which is based on how late your return is and the amount of your unpaid tax . You will also be hit with a failure-to-pay penalty. The good news is you still have time to rectify those situations before you’re penalized.
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