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Tips for people starting a new business
Understanding the tax responsibilities that come with starting a business venture can save taxpayers money and help set them up for success. Contact your local tax attorney for advice and answers to help you through the process of starting a…
Beware: The IRS is Sending Important Notices with Bad Dates
Several of my clients received IRS Notices with due dates that already expired by the time I received the Notices because the mail date stated on the Notices was months ago-this despite being recently mailed!! The pandemic shutdown really messed…
The IRS Has Been Sending Notices with Bad Dates
Taxpayers need to keep a careful eye on their IRS Notices. Many IRS Notices, many with statutory deadlines were dated during the IRS shut-down due to COVID-19, but not immediately mailed. Consequently, there are many IRS Notices with expired action…
I Owe Past Due Taxes. Can the IRS Take My $1200 Economic Impact Payment?
Generally, the answer is no. The exception is if the taxpayer owes child support arrearages.Under the CARES Act guidelines and subsequent direction, Economic Impact Payments/recovery rebates/stimulus checks cannot be offset to pay any debt except child support.
However, “normal” federal…
Q: What if I cannot Pay my Taxes by the July 15 Deadline?
A: Taxpayers should file on time even if they cannot pay their full tax bill
You should file your tax return by the deadline even if they cannot pay the full amount due. Otherwise, you will be assessed a late…
The honeymoon is over – Part III
In previous blogs The Honeymoon is Over – It’s Time to Think Taxes! and It’s Time to Prepare and File your 2019 Tax returns, I discussed the upcoming, looming tax return filing and payment deadline of July 15. You…
Do you have a foreign bank account or own an interest in foreign real estate or in a foreign entity?
The IRS continues its pursuit of “US Citizens” who own a foreign bank account, foreign real estate, interests in a foreign company, and other assets such as brokerage accounts with credit card access. They are looking for US Citizens with…
Nursing Homes and Care Facilities and Economic Impact Payments
There has been stories that nursing homes and other care facilities have been taking their resident’s/patient’s Economic Impact Payments (EIPs). If you have a loved-one in a nursing home or other care facility, check to see that the facility has…