Category Archives: Tax IRS
Protecting Your Personal Information During a Natural Disaster
In light of the recent storms in Florida, taxpayers across the state are being encouraged to reassess their emergency preparedness plans and as a part of this endeavor, to take steps to protect their personal and tax-related information. Read on to learn more about a few precautionary measures that you can take to protect… Read More »
Taxpayers May Qualify for Expanded Home Energy Tax Credits
Taxpayers who make energy efficient updates to their primary residences this year could be entitled to home energy tax credits, such as the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit and the Residential Clean Energy Credit. To learn more about who qualifies for these credits, or for help with another tax-related question or concern, reach out… Read More »
What to Know About Traditional Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs)
Individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) are a type of personal savings arrangement that gives taxpayers a number of tax advantages when they set money aside for their retirement. There are a number of different types of IRAs, all of which can be set up with a bank, an insurance company, or another kind of financial… Read More »
The Tax Implications of Selling Your Home
Many people relocate in the summer, when vacations make it easier to take time off from work. While relocating can be an exciting venture for a family, it can also come with important tax-related repercussions if the move involves selling their current home. For instance, taxpayers who sell their primary residences could be eligible… Read More »
Arkansas, Mississippi, and New York Storm Victims Qualify for Tax Relief
Victims of the recent storms in Arkansas, Mississippi, and New York now have until the end of July and mid-May respectively, to file their individual and business tax returns and to make tax-related payments. For help determining whether you qualify for these tax relief measures, reach out to an experienced tax attorney today. Filing… Read More »
Florida Storm Victims Eligible For Tax Relief
Last month, residents of Broward County were devastated by a series of tornadoes and storms, which in turn, resulted in severe flooding. These storms left many residents unable to return to their homes and struggling with their day-to-day needs. In response, the IRS has offered qualifying Florida storm victims extra time to file federal… Read More »
Splitting A Tax Refund
Taxpayers have a lot of different choices when it comes to how they receive their federal income tax refunds, one of which is to split the amount among two or three different accounts. Splitting refunds give taxpayers more options for managing their funds. For instance, a taxpayer could send some of the refund to… Read More »
Filing An Identity Theft Affidavit
A person is the victim of identity theft when his or her stolen personal identifiable information (PII) is used to open a credit card, purchase a vehicle, obtain a mortgage, or open an account without that person’s consent or knowledge. Tax-related identity theft, on the other hand, occurs when a taxpayer’s information is used… Read More »
Storm Victims In Georgia And Alabama Qualify For Tax Relief
A state of emergency has been declared in numerous counties in Alabama and Georgia after parts of the states were struck and devastated by as many as 33 tornadoes last month. These storms destroyed many homes and businesses, flipped damaged countless vehicles, and mangled power lines across the state, leaving many homeless, without power,… Read More »
What Is A Refund Offset?
When taxpayers pay too much to the federal or state governments, they are often entitled to a tax refund, or reimbursement for the excess amount. Tax refunds are issued by the Department of Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS), which is also authorized to reduce taxpayer refunds and offset them to pay other… Read More »
