How many different ways can the IRS try to collect taxes I owe?
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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?
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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…
Suggestions for Recovering Lost Financial Records
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Here are some suggestions for recovering your financial records if they are lost or destroyed in a hurricane or other natural disaster: (1) get a copy of your tax transcript from the IRS; (2) Request copies of records (bank statements,…
Does the Frersh Start program work for companies?
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The Fresh Start program for companies is not discussed much, but it is there in a different format. The Fresh Start for business offers an Express Installment Agreement. To qualify, the business must meet the following criteria: (1) the amount…
Here are some important tax tips for new start-up companies.
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Here are some tips relative to the financial and tax implications of a new business. To make the best decisions, you should consult with an attorney or accountant when implementing these tips. (1) Pick a business structure – S or C…
How can you prove expenses in an audit if you did not keep good records?
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As you know, if you are audited the IRS will not accept your word for income or expenses. If they think you underreported income, they will go through all of your financial accounts and add deposits to determine income. It…
What is the Fresh Start progran for those who owe delinquent taxes?
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The Fresh Start program helps many taxpayers but not all. It is designed to help those with smaller amounts owing in delinqueat taxes. Basically the program provides a simple way for taxpayers owing less than $25,000 in delinquent taxes to…
Will the IRS keep your tax refund even after you successfully negotiate an Offer in Compromise?
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The Offer in Compromise is a contract between the taxpayer and the IRS. The taxpayer promise to do certain things and the IRS promises to do (write off part of the debt) or not do (levy assets) certain things. One…
Is a monetary award for job discriminstion taxable as income?
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Unfortuantely, a monetary award of this tyupe is considered income by the IRS. When someone is physically injured and gets a money award from settlemenet or trial, that money is not taxable. The key words here are “physical injury.” Emotional…
How long should you keep your tax return preparation documents?
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The answer is not as simple as you might think. If you have the room, it would be wise to keep those records for at least ten years. In these days it is easy to scan paper documents and store…