Category Archives: Savings

New IRS YouTube Video – How to Check on Your Refund

Posted on January 21, 2016 by FCA Admin

  Issue Number:    Special Edition IRS Tax Tip 2013-06   With the April 15 tax filing deadline approaching, the Internal Revenue Service created a new YouTube video to provide taxpayers more details and tips to check on their tax refund. The … Continue reading →

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Deducting Moving Expenses

Posted on May 18, 2015 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2014-20 Inside This Issue If you move because of your job, you may be able to deduct the cost of the move on your tax return. You may be able to deduct your … Continue reading →

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Tips on Travel While Giving to Charity

Posted on November 19, 2014 by FCA Admin

  Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2014-06 Inside This Issue   Do you plan to donate your services to charity this summer? Will you travel as part of the service? If so, some travel expenses may help lower your taxes … Continue reading →

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Parents and Students: Check Out College Tax Benefits for 2012 and Years Ahead

Posted on May 21, 2014 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IR-2013-22 Inside This Issue WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded parents and students that now is a good time to see if they qualify for either of two college education tax credits or any of several other … Continue reading →

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Eight Tax Benefits for Parents

Posted on December 2, 2013 by FCA Admin

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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Visit IRS.gov this Summer for Tax Help

Posted on September 28, 2013 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-07 Inside This Issue Get answers to tax questions, download federal tax forms or publications or check on a charity at the IRS website – IRS.gov. The site offers free online tax support, 24 hours … Continue reading →

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Who Should File a 2012 Tax Return?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by FCA Admin

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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Ten Tax Tips for Individuals Selling Their Home

Posted on November 22, 2012 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-14 Inside This Issue The Internal Revenue Service has some important information for those who have sold or are about to sell their home. If you have a gain from the sale of your main … Continue reading →

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More Flexible Offer-in-Compromise Terms Help Taxpayers Make a Fresh Start

Posted on August 4, 2012 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-02 Inside This Issue The IRS has expanded its “Fresh Start” initiative by offering more flexible terms to its Offer-in-Compromise Program. These newest rules enable some financially distressed taxpayers to clear up their tax problems … Continue reading →

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Keep the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit in Mind for Summer Planning

Posted on July 15, 2012 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-01 Inside This Issue During the summer many parents may be planning the time between school years for their children while they work or look for work. The IRS wants to remind taxpayers that are … Continue reading →

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