Since its inception, our blog has dedicated considerable time to discussing the many tools or "enforcement options" the Internal Revenue Service has at its disposal. As disconcerting as this type of information can be to learn, the purpose hasn't been to cause...
Month: July 2017
Why you don’t have to feel powerless against tax authorities
If you were to find a random letter from the Internal Revenue Service or Comptroller of Maryland in your mailbox, chances are good that you would experience a tremendous sinking sensation. Indeed, you'd probably be reluctant to open this unanticipated correspondence,...
Do you really qualify for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion?
You live overseas, but you do spend some time in the United States every year. You want to know if you qualify for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, or the FEIE.Your desire to claim the FEIE makes perfect sense: You can reduce your taxable income significantly. In...
Tax obligations and vacation property
It may come as an unwelcome surprise to learn that we're already approaching the midpoint of summer. While this is never really a welcome reality -- especially for those of us who live in areas with long winters -- the good news is that there is still plenty of time...
Why are Baltimore County residents being told to disregard property tax bills?
While there is perhaps no better feeling than owning your home or the structure in which you conduct your business, this possession of real property comes with a host of real responsibilities. Indeed, not only is it your responsibility to make repairs and secure...