Do You Need to File Taxes?
As people prepare to file their taxes, there are things to consider. They will want to determine if they need to file and the best way to do so. For…
3 Ways to Maximize Your Tax Refund
With all the changes to the tax code this year, people will need to look to their accountants for support. The following are 3 ways to maximize your tax refund.…
IRS Tax Problems
The IRS may be your worst enemy right now, always calling and sending you harassing letters about the taxes you owe them. You may be experiencing the following problems with…
New IRS Private Collection Program
The IRS began a new private collection program of certain overdue federal tax debts selecting four contractors to implement it. The groups are: CBE Group of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Conserve…
What are your options to pay your back tax debt?
Once the tax returns are processed, we know exactly how much Mr. Jones owes. Sometimes, if the client is an employee and has had sufficient withholding taken out, they don’t…
Tips for taxpayers who need to reconstruct records after disaster strikes
After a disaster, taxpayers might need to reconstruct records. This could help them prove their losses, which may be essential for tax purposes, getting federal assistance or insurance reimbursement. Here…
What does a tax attorney do for clients?
As I indicated previously, the most common client I see has numerous unfiled tax returns. As an example, let’s say that Mr. Jones retains me as his attorney. He has…
Hire a Tax Attorney— and end those Sleepless Nights!
I’m frequently at meetings, and when I’m asked what I do, and I say I’m an attorney, the person invariably asks, “What kind of attorney?” I suspect they’re guessing that…
Be Ready for a Natural Disaster!
Because a natural disaster can strike any time, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding individuals and businesses to take time now and create or update their emergency preparedness plan. During…
How to avoid penalties for underpaying estimated taxes!
With nearly 10 million U.S. taxpayers facing a penalty for underpayment of estimated tax last year, the Internal Revenue Service urges taxpayers to plan ahead, understand their options and avoid…