Category Archives: Tax IRS
IRS Begins Issuing Advance Child Tax Credit Payments
Recent changes to the Child Tax Credit could have a significant impact on families across the country. For instance, the IRS began paying half of the total credit amount in advance monthly payments to eligible taxpayers in mid-July. Qualifying taxpayers can expect to receive the other half when they file their 2021 income tax… Read More »
Tax Tips For New Parents
Becoming a parent for the first time can be physically and emotionally overwhelming, so it should come as no surprise that many new parents forget about, or are not aware of, the tax implications that are associated with adding a new member to your family. As a first-time parent, you have enough on your… Read More »
Preparing For A Business Tax Audit
Even those who make every attempt to be accurate when completing their business income tax returns could end up the subject of an IRS audit. Fortunately, there are steps that taxpayers can take to make the process go more smoothly, so if you recently received notice of an IRS audit, you should think about… Read More »
Tax Relief For Spouses Via Separation Of Liability
There is nothing more frustrating for a person than to find out that he or she owes a tax debt that was actually accrued by a former partner. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid having to pay debts for which a spouse was responsible, so if you are disputing a tax debt, you should… Read More »
Do I Qualify For Innocent Spouse Relief?
Many married taxpayers file joint tax returns, as doing so comes with certain tax-related benefits. There are, however, some limitations that come with filing taxes jointly. For instance, by filing jointly, taxpayers are agreeing to be held jointly and severally liable for any taxes that they owe, including interest and penalties. Basically, this means… Read More »
Do I Need A Tax Transcript?
Taxpayers who need to verify their identity or provide proof of income could benefit from a tax transcript, which shows a wide range of tax-related information. The type of transcript that a person needs, however, will depend on the exact information he or she is looking for, so if you need help accessing your… Read More »
Recent Changes To Retirement Plan Distribution Rules
Under the federal tax code, retirement plan account owners are usually required to begin taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) when they turn 70 and one-half or 72 years old, depending on their birth date and when they retired. Not all retirement plans require RMDs, but many do, including traditional employee pensions and 401(k) plans…. Read More »
Tips For Avoiding An IRS Tax Audit
Tax audits can be time-consuming and stressful, so it’s in most of our best interests to avoid them when possible. Although there’s no way to guarantee that you won’t be audited, taking certain simple steps can significantly reduce your odds of review. If, however, you have already received notice of an impending audit, you… Read More »
Have You Been Contacted by a Private Debt Collector About Your Taxes?
In 2017, the IRS began using private debt collectors to recover certain overdue federal debts from taxpayers. There are, however, only a few debt collectors that are actually allowed to collect debts on behalf of the federal government and those that are permitted to do so are required to comply with a strict set… Read More »
Challenging the IRS
Taxpayers have a number of different rights when it comes to dealing with the IRS, one of which is the right to challenge the agency’s decisions. This right can prove crucial in helping taxpayers avoid unfair decisions and penalties. How a person goes about exercising this right, however, may vary depending on his or… Read More »
