Five Tax Scams to Avoid this Summer
Jul 22, 2011
Hiding income offshore, identity theft and return preparer fraud topped the
IRSs list of tax scams in 2011. The Internal Revenue Service issues an annual
list of the top 12 tax scams, known as the Di...
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10 Tips to Ease Tax Time for Military
Jul 20, 2011
A recent IRS summary of tax treatment of US Military personnel states:
Military personnel have some unique duties, expenses and transitions. Some
special tax benefits may apply when moving to a new b...
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Summer Day Camp Expenses May Qualify for a Tax Credit
Jul 14, 2011
Along with the lazy, hazy days of summer come some extra expenses, including
summer day camp. But, the IRS has some good news for parents: those added
expenses may help you qualify for a tax credit.
Ma...
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IRS Warns of Tax Refund Scams
Jul 14, 2011
The IRS has noted an increase in tax-return-related scams, frequently
involving unsuspecting taxpayers who normally do not have a filing requirement
in the first place. These taxpayers are led to bel...
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IRS Advises How to Avoid Common Mistakes When Filing Your Tax Return
Apr 14, 2011
Avoid Common Mistakes When Filing Your Tax
Return
The IRS has
announced ways for taxpayers to avoid common errors on their tax returns that
could result in delayed refunds.
Here are some
ways to avoid ...
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IRS Posts YouTube Videos that Provide Information to Taxpayers including Last-Minute Filers
Apr 13, 2011
IRS Posts YouTube Videos that Provide Information to Last-Minute Filers
The IRS has been steadily updating its use of technology to share its information more widely. Part of this effort has been to p...
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Tax-Time Errors Filers Should Avoid
Apr 12, 2011
Tax-Time Errors Filers Should Avoid
The IRS has announced some common errors that taxpayers should avoid in preparing their personal income tax returns.
Mistakes on
tax returns mean they take longer to...
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Ten Things You Should Know About Making Federal Tax Payments
Apr 12, 2011
Ten Things You Should Know About Making
Federal Tax Payments
The IRS publishes helpful information for taxpayers intended to assist them in navigating the income tax system. Here is some useful informa...
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What Parents Should Know about Their Child’s Investment Income
Mar 15, 2011
What Parents Should Know about Their Childs
Investment Income
Parents need
to be aware of the tax rules that affect their childrens investment income.
Here are four facts from the IRS that will hel...
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US Tax Refunds Available if You File 2007 US Income Tax Returns
Mar 10, 2011
IRS Has $1.1 Billion for People Who Have Not Filed a 2007 Income Tax Return
Refunds totaling more than $1.1 billion may be waiting for nearly 1.1 million people who did not file a federal income tax r...
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