Although the IRS only audits 1% of all tax returns processed, being audited by the IRS is still a huge fear of both taxpayers and business owners. While there are many factors that can increase your chance of being audited, if legitimate, it’s important to make sure that everything is properly documented if the IRS[…]
Read MoreTax-related identity theft has been on the rise every year and is expected to continue to rise. The good news is that the IRS has implemented numerous fail-safes over recent years to assist in detecting fraudulent activity. Unfortunately, these will not deter or slow down identity thieves from continuing to try claim your tax refund[…]
Read MoreWith the tax season upon us, protecting your identity is more critical than ever. As noted by the IRS, tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your Social Security number to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund. In many cases, you may be unaware a tax return has been fraudulently filed until[…]
Read MoreHave you remembered to file your Forms W-2 or Forms 1099-MISC? If not, you’re going to want to make sure they are filed by the January 31st deadline. The New January 31st Deadline The new rule for filing on January 31st is required according to the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, which was enacted[…]
Read MoreWhile most people and business owners are busy going over their 2016 taxes, savvy planners are taking steps now to prepare for 2017 in order to help reduce their taxes going forward. As mentioned in the last article, loss harvesting is a good way to help reduce your 2016 taxes owed, but it can also[…]
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