Category Archives: Taxes

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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Avoiding an IRS Audit

No one wants to be audited by the IRS.  It is embarrassing and also draining emotionally.  It makes many people uncomfortable because it implies that you did something wrong.  But just because you are audited doesn’t mean that you did … Continue reading

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Give Tax Records a Mid-Year Tune-up this Summer

Issue Number:    Summertime Tax Tip 2013-23 Inside This Issue During the summer, you may not think about doing your taxes, but maybe you should. Some of the expenses you’ve paid over the past few months might qualify for money-saving tax credits … Continue reading

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Don’t Overlook the Benefits of Miscellaneous Deductions

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-17 Inside This Issue If you are able to itemize your deductions on your tax return instead of claiming the standard deduction, you may be able to claim certain miscellaneous deductions. A tax deduction reduces … Continue reading

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Top 10 Reasons to Visit IRS.gov this Summer

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2014-05 Inside This Issue If you need tax help or information, your best option is to visit the IRS.gov website. Our many online tools and services make it easy for you to do business with … 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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There is still time to amend your tax return.

During the course of tax season, many people make mistakes when preparing their returns.  Some of the most common involve the filing status, number of dependents, total income and deductions.  Other mistakes such as computational errors are usually corrected by … Continue reading

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Ten Things to Know about Free IRS Volunteer Tax Help

Issue Number:    IRS Tax Tip 2012-32 Inside This Issue Millions of taxpayers qualify for free tax preparation assistance from IRS-sponsored community-based, volunteer programs. Here are 10 things the IRS wants you to know about these volunteer programs. 1. The IRS sponsors … Continue reading

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Keeping Good Records Reduces Stress at Tax Time

Although most people won’t be filing their tax returns for several months, the dog days of summer are actually a great time to start planning for the tax filing season by ensuring your records are organized.  Whether you are an … Continue reading

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Eight Things to Know If You Receive an IRS Notice

Every year, the IRS sends millions of letters and notices to taxpayers. Many taxpayers will receive this correspondence during the late summer and fall. Here are eight things every taxpayer should know about IRS notices – just in case one … Continue reading

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