It is tax time again. Numerous Massachusetts residents may anticipate refunds while others expect to pay. In either case, filings need to be made, and many people turn to others for help in maximizing refunds and minimizing payments. The problem is innocent people...
Month: February 2019
Avoiding state tax audits when using the earned income tax credit
For some Massachusetts residents, earning enough money to live on can present a challenge. For this reason, the state, like the federal government, provides eligible taxpayers with the opportunity to take advantage of certain tax breaks, including the earned income...
Man pleads guilty to tax evasion after IRS investigation
The IRS wants the money it believes people here in Massachusetts and elsewhere owe. The agency will conduct investigations when its agents suspect that an individual or business failed to pay any amounts owed. Depending on the results of the investigation, agents will...
What tax forms does the IRS require for foreign assets?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires taxpayers to report certain foreign assets. In most cases, the first required step involves checking a box to acknowledge the ownership of such assets on the Form 1040 tax return — but this is only the beginning. In...
Taxes and statute of limitations: How long to keep tax records
With the technology available today, keeping records may not seem as difficult as it did in the past when most things were on paper. However, that does not always resolve the issue of how long Massachusetts taxpayers should retain their tax records. When it comes to...