As we have noted in prior posts, small business owners must be vigilant in keeping good records not just for tax season, but throughout the year. Not only is this a practice that is vital to business success, but mistakes and inaccuracies can lead to audits.Indeed,...
Month: April 2018
How to protect yourself if you can’t pay your tax bill right away
The theme of TurboTax commercials reminds us that the fear of the unknown can really control our lives and force us to procrastinate on completing our tax returns. We may fear that we may make mistakes that will lead to unfathomable penalties. We may also fear the...
Everyone files last minute: What happens when IRS computers fail?
Tax Day 2018 has almost become a live blogging event. The IRS reported that its computer systems are “experiencing technical difficulties.” The extent and the cause of the outage were not specified. The agency recommended filing as usual.The issues may...
Can a tax debt relief company actually help you?
You may hear the radio advertisements for tax relief companies that can alleviate your burdens after you make a phone call to engage their services. Indeed, different tax relief companies have different strategies depending on the client and situation. But the better...
A bigger paycheck or a larger refund?
The beginning of April is a very popular time to talk about tax refunds; unless, of course, you are poised to owe Uncle Sam money. Nevertheless, it is still important to think about your tax return in terms of the interest free loans that you may be giving to the...