How good are consumer computer tax preparation programs?
- January 30th, 2018
- David Greene
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I have been asked this question several times already this year, so I am repeating the answer I gave to this question several years ago. However, I must state a disclaimer that no one knows how the new tax program…
Are automatic gratuities charged by restaurants tips or income?
- January 23rd, 2018
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In a recent Fact Sheet (No. 2017-08) the IRS reiterated that mandatory service charges such as automatic gratuities charged for large dining parties and banquet event fees charged by the restaurant are income to the restaurant and not tips. The…
How to get an IRS lien released
- January 19th, 2018
- David Greene
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Once the IRS records a lien against you it is very difficult to get it removed. However, as part of the Fresh Start Program, they have recently made several collection procedure changes designed to help taxpayers. One is that they…
Happy New Year. How to choose a tax preparer
- January 3rd, 2018
- David Greene
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I hope all of my readers had a very relaxing and joyous Christmas holiday and I hope you are looking forward to a New Year filled with hope and promise. As you know it looks like we will have a…
How many different ways can the IRS try to collect taxes I owe – Part 2?
- December 27th, 2017
- David Greene
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First, let me say that I hope all my readers had a wonderful Christmas. Two weeks ago. I mentioned several collection methods. This week I will discuss seizure of property in more detail. If the taxpayer still does not pay…
Merry Christmas
- December 20th, 2017
- David Greene
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As you read this article we are now in the week before Christmas. As an adult I ask “how did it get here so fast” but as a child I would ask “when will Christmas ever get here?!” As with…
How many different ways can the IRS try to collect taxes I owe?
- December 12th, 2017
- David Greene
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This is a good question, but one that cannot be answered in a short space. I will just discuss the primary methods. When one does not pay her taxes, she will first receive a friendly letter stating that she has…
Is it worth mortgaging my home to get a tax deduction?
- December 7th, 2017
- David Greene
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In my opinion, you should never incur debt for the express purpose of lowering your taxes. At this time it is true that people who have a mortgage get to take a deduction on their taxes; however, they only deduct…
Can failure to pay taxes result in jail time?
- November 28th, 2017
- David Greene
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Yes you can go to jail for non-payment of taxes, but your failure to file and pay must be with the deliberate intent to defraud the government. In most cases the failure to file is not a deliberate attempt to…
Happy Thanksgiving
- November 22nd, 2017
- David Greene
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My staff and I want to take this opportunity to wish for each of you a very happy and joyous Thanksgiving and I want to thank you for being my clients, my readers and my friends. I urge you to…