The end of tax season came quickly and abruptly last week. Indeed, the days leading up to the federal income tax filing deadline may have been very stressful for procrastinators. Those who completed and filed their returns should breathe easy. But for those who did...
Month: April 2017
When audited, follow simple steps to get through it
Audits are not necessarily the end of the world for the person being audited, though you would be justified in feeling so. Audits can be incredibly punishing, and they can also be a massive time-sink for the individual under audit. So how do you survive an audit and...
6 tax mistakes often made by business owners
Your company had a terrific year, and you're thrilled about your projections moving forward. Of course, along with your increased success and increased income, you must report and file your taxes. Even simple mistakes can lead to audits and penalties, such as monetary...
You are entitled to an appeal of your tax situation
People and businesses all across the state of Maryland often have to deal with the Internal Revenue Service, and they may have even suffered action at the hands of the IRS. If you are behind on your taxes or if you owe the IRS tax debt, then it is highly unlikely that...
Tax liens can severely punish businesses
While the following story doesn't come from here in Maryland, the lessons it teaches about businesses and tax liens are applicable no matter where it originates. A start-up company in San Antonio, called Vysk Communications, has been hit with a tax lien by the...
Are long term care insurance premiums tax deductible?
If there’s one thing about tax season that everyone can agree upon, it brings out the saver in everyone. Who wouldn’t want to use every way legally possible to figure out how to reduce one’s taxable income in order to get a refund check? Income tax refunds are...
Some common mistakes to be aware of as Tax Day approaches
With just two weeks to go until Tax Day, it is important for everyone who hasn't filed their taxes to get to work. Doing your taxes isn't a fun exercise, nor is it a task that anyone really looks forward to, but you have to do it. Simply letting the deadline pass...
Private debt collectors stand ready to collect past due tax debt
With the calendar turning to April, the federal income tax filing deadline is just over two weeks away. But for those businesses and individuals fretting over the inability to pay their tax bills, there may be a larger problem looming. Private debt collectors now...