Income Tax

 There’s Still Time To Reduce Your 2015 Income Taxes

March 21, 2016 

There’s Still Time To Reduce Your 2015 Income Taxes

The deadline for contributions to IRAs is April 18, this year’s filing deadline. For tax year 2015, most people under 50-years old may contribute the larger of either their taxable compensation for the year, or $5,500 to a Traditional IRA; those 50 or ...

 3 Smart Ways To Use Income Tax Refunds

March 21, 2016 

3 Smart Ways To Use Income Tax Refunds

The average tax refund in 2015 was approximately $2,800 according to the IRS, and similar refunds are expected in 2016. For those getting a refund, there are many options to consider for what to do with this unexpected income.

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March 17, 2016 

IRS Warns Of New Tax Scams

The latest variation being seen in the last few weeks tries to play off the current tax season. Scam artists call saying they have your tax return, and they just need to verify a few details to process your return. The scam tries to get you to give up ...

 4 Steps for Small Businesses to Prepare for Tax Season

March 17, 2016 

4 Steps for Small Businesses to Prepare for Tax Season

Preparing to file taxes can sometimes be a year-round job, even for small businesses. It may involve different responsibilities, including estimating tax payments, planning to buy or lease capital equipment, developing retirement-saving strategies, etc.

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March 16, 2016 

Tax Season: Go Be a Hero

Tax accountants have always been the white knights. Auditors were viewed by clients as necessary, consultants the fascinating innovators, but tax accountants were there to save the day.

Gail Perry

 IRS Is Holding Almost $1 Billion in 2012 Tax Refunds

March 15, 2016 

IRS Is Holding Almost $1 Billion in 2012 Tax Refunds

In cases where a tax return was not filed, the tax law provides most taxpayers with a three-year window of opportunity for claiming a refund. However, if no return is fled in time, the money becomes the property of Uncle Sam. For 2012 tax returns, the ...

 Clock Ticking on $950 Million in Tax Refunds from 2012

March 14, 2016 

Clock Ticking on $950 Million in Tax Refunds from 2012

The Internal Revenue Service says that federal income tax refunds totaling $950 million are waiting for an estimated one million taxpayers who did not file a federal income tax return for 2012. To collect the money, these taxpayers must file a ...

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March 1, 2016 

New Tax Laws Offer Big Benefits to Some Small Businesses

This legislation included the extension of more than 50 tax credit and incentive programs that expired on Dec. 31, 2014 – among them an array of federal tax credits that offer incentives to employers who implement various hiring, training and ...

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February 26, 2016 

New Law Increases Penalty for Not Filing Income Taxes

This penalty is equal to 5 percent of the additional taxes owed amount for every month (or fraction thereof) your return is late, up to a maximum of 25 percent. Previously, the minimum penalty for failing to file a return within 60 days of the due date ..