Those who prepare tax returns on the behalf of others need to know a lot about the law. They need to stay current on changes at the federal, state, and local levels and make sure the filings are in line with the government’s expectations. A failure to do so can result...
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How do I survive an IRS tax audit?
Getting a mailing from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can come with some pretty serious questions. The feds may have questions about your return, may accuse you of providing false information, and may even push for you to respond with additional information ASAP....
The IRS is looking for these three red flags when it comes to audits
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has all sorts of tricks up its sleeve when it comes to auditing taxpayers. The feds will use technology to help narrow the field of potential taxpayers, searching for those who will ultimately become targets of an audit. How does...
Business owner gets year in prison for failure to withhold payroll taxes
Small business owners need to come up with a business plan, stay up to date on the workings of competitors, make sure their employees meet expectations, and make sure the business turns a profit. As if this was not enough, they also need to navigate various state and...
Avoid these five audit triggers
An audit is an official review of tax filings. Those who believe they are the subject of an audit likely have a lot of questions. Some of the more common are discussed below. How will I know if the audit is an official tax audit? Be wary of a text message, email, or...
How do I challenge tax penalties from the IRS?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can charge taxpayers penalties for certain violations. Common reasons for penalty charges can include a failure to file taxes on time, a failure to pay owed taxes, inaccurate preparation of the tax return and a failure to pay in...
3 tips to establish residency in Florida for tax purposes
It is no surprise that residents of high-income tax states are choosing to relocate to other locations that have little to no income tax. Those who choose to take the plunge can find themselves saving thousands in tax obligations. But there is a catch: the state...
IRS and New York officials work together to ramp up crypto tax collection efforts
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced that it received court approval to gather US taxpayer records from M.Y. Safra Bank. M.Y. Safra is headquartered in New York and focuses on provision of private banking services. The court order focuses on gathering...
How does the court assess FBAR penalties?
The US government requires citizens file an annual Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) as part of their tax obligations for certain accounts. These forms allow citizens to disclose any qualifying foreign accounts and meet applicable tax obligations....
Key NY tax ruling provides guidance on vacation homes as permanent place of abode
New York taxing authorities have a reputation for coming down hard on those who try to get out of state income tax obligations. The taxing authorities will investigate anyone they believe falsely claims not to live in the state and if they find the taxpayer does meet...