Category Archives: Taxes

Useful Tips from the IRS to Help Protect Your Identity

Posted on August 22, 2025 by FCA Admin

Identity theft is so prevalent these days.  It is too easy to have your social security number stolen.  It has actually happened to me.  Someone stole my identity and filed a tax return using my social security number.  Luckily for … Continue reading →

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Summer Hiring? Know the Rules

Posted on April 7, 2025 by FCA Admin

Are you planning to hire temporary workers for the summer?  Are you a parent and own 100% of your business?  If so, it is imperative that you know the rules for summer hiring.   If you’re a parent and you … Continue reading →

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Six Tips for People Who Pay Estimated Taxes

Posted on March 7, 2025 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Tax Tip 2012-65 Inside This Issue You may need to pay estimated taxes to the IRS during the year if you have income that is not subject to withholding. This depends on what you do for a living … Continue reading →

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Important tips if you’re recently married

Posted on November 7, 2024 by FCA Admin

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

Posted on June 22, 2024 by FCA Admin

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

Posted on May 24, 2024 by FCA Admin

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

Posted on April 24, 2024 by FCA Admin

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

Posted on March 5, 2024 by FCA Admin

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

Posted on June 7, 2023 by FCA Admin

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.

Posted on April 16, 2023 by FCA Admin

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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