While many Maryland taxpayers fear audits, the Internal Revenue Service is actually checking up on fewer people. The shrinking number of tax audits has been highlighted by news coverage of allegations that President Donald Trump and his family members failed to pay...
Statutes of limitations generally prevent the Internal Revenue Service from investigating tax returns that are older than six years. For most returns filed by taxpayers in Maryland, the IRS only has three years to audit the reported income. If the agency suspects that...
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration has released a report indicating that the Internal Revenue Service makes little use of bank currency reports. Many Maryland residents are aware that if they deposit more than $10,000 in cash at any one time, their...
If you're a business owner, receiving a letter from the Internal Revenue Service or Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation can be intimidating. It may be tempting to ignore the inquiry in hopes that it's a minor issue that can be addressed later, but...
Small mistakes can be costly when it comes to filing state or federal income taxes. Though most people endeavor to pay as little in taxes as possible, many filers are still overpaying every year. Maryland residents can avoid such mishaps by remembering a few...
People in Maryland might have heard that they should keep copies of their federal tax returns for three years. This guideline represents a minimum recommendation that does not necessarily protect people from all inquiries from the Internal Revenue Service. Although...
Although individuals in Maryland only face a low chance of getting audited by the Internal Revenue Service, not all tax returns are created equal. The IRS uses computers to analyze tax returns and flag some for closer review based on criteria meant to identify...
Maryland residents who have unresolved tax issues may benefit from using the services of both accountants and attorneys. The services that they offer complement each other. In many cases, both the client and the accountant benefit from working with an...
While most Maryland residents may be nervous about an IRS audit, the chances of actually being audited are relatively low. Only 1 percent of those who make under $200,000 will have their returns examined. Of those who make more than $1 million, roughly 12 percent can...
As a general rule, the IRS says that Maryland residents who have side gigs that lose money are engaging in hobbies as opposed to businesses. This means that they can't use that loss to offset any other income that they may have generated. In past years, individuals...
