Category Archives: employment

Important tips if you’re recently married

If you are recently married or planning to get married, be sure to notify the appropriate agencies. This will ensure that there are no complications come tax season. The IRS – Form 8822 should be completed if you have a … Continue reading

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IRS Can Help When Starting a Small Business

If you are opening a new business this summer, the IRS has some basic federal tax information to help you get started. Here are some things to consider when starting a business: Type of Business One of the first decisions you … Continue reading

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Are you in the market for a new job? Be sure to know your tax benefits.

The IRS frequently issues tips to taxpayers on various topics.  One topic of interest is tax benefits for job seekers. With so many people in the job market, the IRS feels that is imperative for job seekers to understand the … Continue reading

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Missing Your W-2? Here’s What to Do

Inside This Issue It’s a good idea to have all your tax documents together before preparing your 2012 tax return. You will need your W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, which employers should send by the end of January. Give it … Continue reading

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Automated IRS System Helps College-Bound Students with Financial Aid Application Process

Issue Number:    Special Edition Tax Tip 2012-12 Inside This Issue College-bound students and their parents sometimes face last minute requests to complete or provide additional information for financial aid applications. The Internal Revenue wants to help by minimizing time spent on … Continue reading

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IRS Offers Tips to Reduce Big Refunds and Prevent Tax Bills

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-22 Inside This Issue The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that it’s not too late to adjust their 2015 tax withholding to avoid big tax refunds or tax bills when they file their tax return … Continue reading

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Job Hunting Expenses

Issue Number:   IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2014-14 Inside This Issue   Many people change their job in the summer. If you look for a new job in the same line of work, you may be able to deduct some … Continue reading

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Four Things You Should Know if You Barter

Issue Number:    IRS Tax Tip 2014-26 Inside This Issue Bartering is the trading of one product or service for another. Often there is no exchange of cash. Small businesses sometimes barter to get products or services they need. For example, a … Continue reading

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Eight Tax Benefits for Parents

Inside This Issue Your children may help you qualify for valuable tax benefits, such as certain credits and deductions. If you are a parent, here are eight benefits you shouldn’t miss when filing taxes this year. 1. Dependents. In most cases, … Continue reading

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Who Should File a 2012 Tax Return?

Issue Number:    IRS TAX TIP 2013-01 Inside This Issue If you received income during 2012, you may need to file a tax return in 2013. The amount of your income, your filing status, your age and the type of income you … Continue reading

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