Dog owners can range from those who pamper their pets with groomers and speciality training to those who consider it a win to get their furry family member out for a walk. Wherever you fall on the spectrum of dog ownership one thing is true: you love your pet. If not,...
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Can I really settle my tax debt for less?
The idea of settling large tax debt for pennies on the dollar may seem too good to be true — but is it? The truth is, sometimes, this is a possibility. There are situations when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will accept a payment that is far less than what the...
Tax return professionals and errors: Can I go to prison?
The federal government expects those who hold themselves out as professionals to act as such. When it comes to tax return professionals, this can mean that the feds will aggressively pursue allegations of poor filing practices. This can quickly escalate into...
Tax return professionals: What are the penalties for tax fraud?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) expects those who take on tax professions to know and abide by the Tax Code. A failure to do so can result in various allegations of civil and criminal wrongdoing, including fraud. Does the government really go after tax return...
Thinking of changing your “home” state for tax purposes? Read this first.
There was a time when it seemed those who wished to change their home state for tax purposes could simply spend six months or more in another state and call it good. Those days are long gone. High tax states like New Jersey and New York no longer allow those who leave...
What happens when authorities accuse a tax prep professional of fraud?
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...
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...