Do employers get credit for providing benefits to employees?
- October 9th, 2018
- David Greene
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Typically when an employer pays for things such as insurance for their employees, this amount is considered to be a business expense. Additionally, this year the IRS announced that eligible employers who provide paid family and medical leave to their…
What is the “Agreement” part of an Installment Agreement?
- October 2nd, 2018
- David Greene
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An Installment Agreement with the IRS is when the taxpayer agrees to pay a set sum of money for a set duration of time until either the liability owed is paid in full, or the collection period for the liability…
Can a wage levy be stopped by agreeing to a voluntary payment plan?
- September 12th, 2018
- David Greene
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The answer depends on who is levying the wages. The South Carolina Department of Revenue will not release a levy after it has attached until the levy is paid in full. They take 25% of the employee’s gross (before taxes)…
Does a divorced person still owe the taxes generated in a previous marriage?
- September 4th, 2018
- David Greene
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I have been asked this question many times before. The general answer is that he owes all of the taxes because he signed the return. For a joint return the signers are jointly and severally liable for the tax. This means…
What are my rights as a taxpayer?
- August 28th, 2018
- David Greene
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The Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TBOR) outlines the 10 fundamental rights taxpayers have when working with the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS wants every taxpayer to be aware of these rights in the event they need to work with the…
How can I plan throughout the year for filing my taxes?
- August 22nd, 2018
- David Greene
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Though April 15, 2019 seems far away, there are things you can be doing today to help ensure your tax return is prepared quickly and correctly. Here are three things taxpayers should know about the tax returns they will file…
Do I have to file a return if I only work a summer job?
- August 15th, 2018
- David Greene
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As summer is coming to an end, many taxpayers are getting back to school. If you are a student that worked a summer job, you may think you do not have to file a tax return for 2018. When determining…
For tax purposes, what changes do I need to make when I get married?
- August 7th, 2018
- David Greene
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For many, getting married creates many new beginnings and opportunities. At the same time it can also be a catalyst that can create many changes in a couple’s life. Some of these changes may and will affect how you look…
What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?
- July 31st, 2018
- David Greene
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The WOTC is a tax credit that allows employers who hire members of targeted groups who face employment barriers to claim a credit against income tax of a percentage of first-year wages. This credit has recently been expanded by the…
When can one discharge delinquent taxes in bankruptcy?
- July 24th, 2018
- David Greene
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The current bankruptcy law is very restrictive and is a “needs-based” law. Some taxes will be dischargeable and some will not. Because it is a “needs-based” law fewer consumers will be able to use Chapter 7 bankruptcy as a quick…