IRS expands info available via Taxpayer Online Account tool
Lots of taxpayers today, June 15, are making their second estimated tax payment electronically. That makes the Internal …
Don’t miss June 15 tax deadlines
It may be summer, but for some folks, Tax Day is coming up again on Thursday, June 15. That day is the deadline that millions …
Different deduction amounts could trigger an IRS audit
One of the biggest taxpayer fears is being audited. Realistically, unless you’re aggressively pushing the tax envelope, …
100,000 taxpayer accounts possibly exposed in student aid online tool security breach
It was supposed to be the annual Capitol Hill review of how the current tax filing season is going. It was supposed to be a …
Cyber crooks are looking to make tax fools out of us all
Have you made it through April Fools’ Day without getting pranked? Good for you. Now be sure you don’t fall for a …
5 tax-saving investment options
Most high-income investors last were likely a little bummed last week when the Republican proposal to replace the Affordable …
5 FAQs about RMDs
The annual tax filing due date is the big day each April. Instead of falling on the usual April 15, the deadline for getting …
Six Reasons Your Small Business Growth Never Works Out the Way You Plan
Poor cash flow, conflicts among founders, and lacking capable decision-makers can severely hinder the growth of your …
Cash vs. Accrual: Tips on Choosing the Best Method of Accounting for Your Small Business
Learn about the cash method and the accrual method of accounting and how to choose the best method for your business. …
DST: time change or tax saving trust? Both!
Long-time readers know that, regular as clockwork, I look on this weekend for ways to link taxes to DST. This year’s …
How do I?…claim the federal fuel tax credit – Presti & Naegele
How do I?…claim the federal fuel tax credit The first step is to determine if you qualify for the federal fuel tax credit. …
Looking at Pink Tax effects on International Women’s Day
Today, March 8, is International Woman Day. In addition to recognizing women’s contributions, some people in the United …
Life changes that could affect your tax withholding
Most folks have their income taxes, both federal and state, withheld from their paychecks. While your employer (or, in many …
S.C. woman uses federal tax refund to pay year’s rent.
Christina Knaack decided to use her federal tax refund the way many folks do. She paid for necessary living expenses. But the …
4 Obamacare taxes the GOP vows to end
Senators and Representatives are headed back to their states and Congressional districts for the long President’s Day …
Tax refund day is here! Sort of.
Today is a big day for you if you’re expecting a federal tax refund. Feb. 15 is when the Internal Revenue Service can …
5 tax refund myths busted
Taxes are confusing anyway, but when a filing season has some special considerations, the misinformation increases. And with …
5 Top Tax Hacks for Entrepreneurs
Get the most out of your return this tax season. Here are the top tax hacks, some of them well-known and others a little more …
New tax deadlines for businesses in 2017
In addition to a calculator to do your taxes, you also need a calendar. Given the myriad types of taxpayers out there, the …
5 tax filing status options: Your choice can save, or cost, you tax money
You’re married. You got married on Dec. 31. You’re a parent. You take care of an aging parent. You’re a …
IRS’ 2017 list of Dirty Dozen tax scams definitely has a ‘Groundhog Day’ vibe
The Dirty Dozen is the annual compilation of the 12 worst and/or most prevalent scams and cons perpetrated upon taxpayers. As …
Welcoming a Bundle of Joy (And New Tax Benefits)
Congratulations on your new baby! There’s several tax benefits for parents that you’re in store for. …
Fake CEO phishing tax scam is back
Remember that tax scam last spring where crooks posing as company executives sent emails asking for workers’ payroll …
Millions of taxpayers are missing out on EITC tax refunds
The Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC, is one of the filing claims that is delaying federal (and in some cases, state) tax …