Category Archives: Tax Law
Education-Related Tax Benefits
Over the past decade, higher education has become more and more expensive, making it especially important for parents and students to take advantage of available education-related tax benefits. If you or your child are thinking about applying for college, you should consider speaking with an experienced tax attorney who can help you apply for… Read More »
Avoiding Tax Penalties
Every year, as many as ten million people are assessed estimated tax penalties. Fortunately, there are a number of steps that taxpayers can take to reduce or even eliminate tax penalties. To learn more about these strategies and whether they can be applied to your own situation, please contact an experienced tax attorney who… Read More »
Tax Deductions for Teachers
Although taxes may not be on the minds of most teachers and administrators this early in the school year, knowing which expenses to keep track of can actually end up saving them a significant amount of money when tax season does roll around. In fact, there are a number of major work-related tax deductions… Read More »
IRS Announces Tax-Related Inflation Adjustments
Recently, the IRS released the annual inflation adjustments for 2018’s tax rate schedules. These adjustments are generally used on returns filed in 2019, so if you have questions about how this information could affect next year’s taxes, please call today to speak with a dedicated tax attorney who can assist you. Deduction Thresholds … Read More »
Renewing a Foreign Financial Institution Agreement
Last week, the IRS officially urged foreign banks and other financial institutions to renew their Foreign Financial Institution (FFI) agreements. Those who are required to renew these agreements, but fail to do so by October 24 could be removed from the IRS’s official list and will also be subject to a 30 percent withholding… Read More »
The Office of Appeals
When taxpayers have questions or concerns about a notice from the IRS, they have the option of contacting the Office of Appeals. The Office of Appeals is an independent organization within the IRS whose goal it is to help taxpayers and the government resolve tax disputes without going to tax court. If you want… Read More »
Tax Filing Tips for Small Business Owners
Tax season can be a stressful time for any taxpayer, but this is especially true for small business owners, as the filing process is notoriously complex. However, those who keep the following tips in mind may be able to avoid some of the more time-consuming and expensive aspects of filing taxes. To learn more… Read More »
How to Relieve Yourself From Your Partner’s Tax Liability
When spouses choose to file their tax return jointly, they are essentially acknowledging that they will take care of the full amount of tax liability together, which includes paying any fines for mistakes or late filing. Fortunately, it is possible to relieve yourself of your partner’s tax liabilities in certain situations, so if you… Read More »
Additional Tax Relief Measures Announced by IRS
The IRS recently announced that it would be offering additional tax relief to victims of Hurricane Irma. The publications were issued in response to the state’s fuel shortage and are also designed to support donation programs across Florida. To learn more about what tax relief you may qualify for, please contact an experienced tax… Read More »
Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Irma
On September 12th, the IRS announced that taxpayers in Florida who have been affected by Hurricane Irma will be eligible for tax relief. To find out whether this applies to you, please contact an experienced Florida tax attorney who can advise you. Tax Relief Eligibility According to the IRS’s declaration, certain deadlines will… Read More »
