Category Archives: Taxes

Missing Your W-2? Here’s What to Do

Posted on February 2, 2026 by FCA Admin

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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Ten Tax Tips for Individuals Selling Their Home

Posted on January 22, 2026 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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Request a Transcript or Copy of a Prior Year Tax Return

Posted on October 5, 2025 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Summer Tax Tip 2014-11 Inside This Issue You may need copies of your filed tax returns for many reasons. For example, they can help you prepare future tax returns. You’ll need them if you have to amend a … Continue reading →

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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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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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