Alleged Tax Scammers Target Lower Income Taxpayers

The IRS is cracking down on Tax Fraud by Return Preparers. While most tax return preparation providers are competent  to handle most of your tax return needs, there are still those lurking amongst us whom are con artists filing fraudulent tax returns and stealing their client’s money. Don’t believe it can happen to you?  Think… Continue reading Alleged Tax Scammers Target Lower Income Taxpayers

Tax Q & A – I Currently Can’t Pay the IRS because of an Economic Hardship

QUESTION:  What happens if I owe the IRS money but after paying my living expenses/bills, I currently can’t afford to pay my tax liability? ANSWER:  Depending on your particular situation, there are several options.  If you are going through a financial hardship, the IRS may be willing to suspend collection activity to allow you the… Continue reading Tax Q & A – I Currently Can’t Pay the IRS because of an Economic Hardship

Tax Q & A – 2010 Filing Deadline

QUESTION:  Did the IRS really change the filing deadline from April 15th to April 18th? ANSWER: Yes! Taxpayers will have until Monday, April 18 to file their 2010 tax returns and pay any tax due because Emancipation Day, a holiday observed in the District of Columbia, falls this year on Friday, April 15.   By law,… Continue reading Tax Q & A – 2010 Filing Deadline

Tax Day Countdown Q & A

QUESTION: I Know My Tax Return is Due, but I Cannot Pay the Taxes…Should I Still File on Time? ANSWER: YES, YES, and YES! Even though you will not be able to pay the full amount of your taxes when you file your Income Tax Return, you should still file on time to prevent the… Continue reading Tax Day Countdown Q & A

Florida Tax Issues for Voters – November 2010 Elections

With just over a week left before Election Day, I encourage voters to become more acquainted with the candidates and issues they will be confronted with on the ballot.  Because most ballot initiatives are written in what resembles either a foreign language or horrific grammatical capabilities, I’ve compiled a brief synopsis of the tax issues… Continue reading Florida Tax Issues for Voters – November 2010 Elections