IRS Warning Taxpayers About New Email ScamsIf you have an email account, you know about all the scam emails you get. Scammers are getting braver and using the IRS name in their new tactics.
Battling the IRSThere was once a song about battling the law and losing. Fortunately, battling the IRS is possible and sometimes inevitable.
IRS Holding $2 Billion In Unclaimed Tax RefundsEvery year, the IRS announces that it is holding unclaimed tax refunds. Taxpayers have a limited time to claim the $2 billion dollars the IRS is currently holding.
Tax Changes You Should Know for 2005 ReturnsEvery year, you have to file tax returns and every year there are changes to the tax code. Here are some key changes for 2005 to keep in mind when you prepare returns.
Capital Assets - Gains and Losses for TaxesCapital is a unique term when it comes to taxes. If it gains value, you pay a tax. If it loses it, you can write at least some of the loss off.
Your Tip Earnings and TaxesIf you work in a service where you get tips, guess what? The IRS expects you to report them and pay taxes on them.
Automatic Extension Requests For BusinessesThe internal revenue service has recently been taking steps to cut down on clutter and streamline the tax filing process. Now they've simplified business tax return extensions.
IRS Gives Victims of Hurricane Katrina More ReliefThe IRS has announced further tax relief for victims of Hurricane Katrina due to slow clean up efforts and obviously devastated areas.
Taxpayer Advocate - Customer Service at the IRSEvery business has a department that deals with complaints from customers. At the IRS, this department is known as the taxpayer advocate office.
Tax Returns for the DeceasedTwo things in life are certain - death and taxes. Here's what to do if the two are combined as far as filing a tax return.
Marriage and TaxesGetting married is the greatest day for 50 percent of couples. The other 50 percent get divorced. Perhaps the marriage tax penalty has something to do with it.
Tax Returns - Should You Itemize?When you finally decide it is time to prepare your taxes, the first question is whether you should itemize your deductions or take the standard deduction provided by the IRS.
Help Me Prepare My TaxesNothing leads to more gnashing of teeth than the thought of preparing your own taxes. Fortunately, there are people out there that do it for a living.
Tax Quotes and Jokes for Tax SeasonLike death, paying taxes is inevitable. In the case of most Americans, tax season is just around the corner. If only paying taxes was so easy.
2006 List of Tax Scams Released by IRSEvery year, the IRS issues a list of tax scams. The goal is to alert taxpayers to the lack of merit of certain strategies as well as letting everyone know the IRS will not accept them.
Industry Tax Issue Resolution ProgramFor roughly the last ten years, the internal revenue service has made a fairly major effort to be more taxpayer friendly. The Industry Tax Issue Resolution Program is one such step.
Alternative Minimum Tax - Online ToolHell hath no fury like a person who just found out the alternative minimum tax applies to them. The IRS has set up an online tool to figure out if you do.
Small Employers Rejoice - IRS Simplifies FilingsOne of the largest burdens on very small employers is dealing with taxes. Fortunately, the IRS has taken a major step to reduce this burden.
1099-MISC Forms For Independent Contractors for 2005As we begin 2005, you're probably not thinking about taxes at all. This is a mistake as deadlines are approaching for issuing and filing 1099s to independent contractors.
The History of Income TaxThey say death and taxes are the only two certain things in life. Alas, this wasn't always the case. Well, at least for the income tax.
Getting Help With Your TaxesPreparing your taxes can be incredibly stressful. In many cases, it just makes sense to get some help with them.
Your IRS Tax Appeal RightsAre you in the middle of a disagreement with the IRS? One of the guaranteed rights for all taxpayers is the right to appeal. If you disagree with the IRS about the amount of your tax liability or about proposed collection actions, you have the right to ask the IRS Appeals Office to review your case.
What You Need To Know About Taxes If You're Getting MarriedIt may not be high on the list of wedding planning activities, but there are a few simple steps that can help keep tax issues from interrupting your newly wedded bliss. If you recently married, check out your new tax situation. You might save money or even prevent the problem of a missing refund check.
What to Do If You Can't Pay Your TaxesThe end of tax filing extensions is quickly approaching. What do you do if you can't pay the amounts you owe? You should still file your return by the due date and pay as much as you can. There are, however, additional steps that might help.
Truly Bizarre Taxes: The Tax on Illegal DrugsOne can never underestimate the enthusiasm that politicians have for trying to hunt up tax revenues. The creativity of some politicians can lead to bizarre taxes and unfortunate results.
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