IRS | April 8, 2010
There is still time to claim the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit on your 2009 tax return. If you purchased or entered into a binding contract to purchase a home in 2009 or early 2010, you may be eligible to claim…
IRS | April 8, 2010
If you can’t meet the April deadline to file your tax return, you can get an automatic six month extension of time to file from the IRS.
Here are seven things you need to know about filing an extension:
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IRS | March 25, 2010
Travel expenses are deductable if the trip was entirely business related.
If the trip was primarily for personal reasons, such as a vacation, the entire cost is a nondeductible personal expense.
However, expenses at the destination directly related to business may…
IRS | March 25, 2010
Every year, millions of taxpayers donate money to charitable organizations. The IRS has put together the following list of six things you should know about the tax treatment of tax-exempt organizations.
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IRS | March 24, 2010
Criminals use many methods to steal personal information from taxpayers. They can use your information to steal your identity and file a tax return in order to receive a refund. Here are 10 things the IRS wants you to know…
IRS | March 23, 2010
If you are living and working abroad you may be entitled to the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. Here are five important facts from the IRS about the exclusion:
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IRS | March 22, 2010
If you are in the business of farming, there are a number of tax issues that you should consider before filing your federal tax return. The IRS has compiled a list of 10 things that farmers may want to know…
IRS | March 19, 2010
Taxpayer Assistance Centers allow taxpayers to access good old-fashioned face-to-face assistance from the Internal Revenue Service. No Recorded menus. No hold Music.
Here are 10 reasons visiting an IRS TAC may be a great way for you to get assistance.…
IRS | March 18, 2010
The Health Coverage Tax Credit pays 80 percent of health insurance premiums for eligible taxpayers and their qualified family members. However, many people who could be receiving this valuable credit don’t know about it, and are missing out on big…
IRS | March 16, 2010
Errors made on tax returns may delay the processing of your tax return, which in turn, may cause your refund to arrive later. Here are nine common errors the IRS wants you to avoid to help guarantee your refund arrives…
