Whether a young Massachusetts resident starts a new job, starts college classes or takes some other step into adulthood, it represents a new beginning, and an exciting and pensive time in that person's life. Becoming an adult comes with numerous responsibilities and...
Month: December 2019
Tax audits have changed in recent years
Most people across the country, including many here in Massachusetts, do not want to check their mail and see an envelope from the IRS. Rarely are these letters good news. Instead, they are often notices indicating that something is wrong or that the individuals...
It isn’t too late to keep more of your money from the IRS
The tax year for most people across the country, including here in Massachusetts, ends on Dec. 31. Some people may think they have run out of time to prevent the IRS from taking even one more dollar than necessary at tax time. Fortunately, there may still be time to...
Pizza parlors and tax audits: 3 ways to reduce the risk
As the year ends, many small business owners are doing more than just buying presents for family members. They are getting their paperwork in order to make sure their businesses are ready for the coming tax filings. While gathering this information, it can help to...
If the IRS rejects a return, it could be due to identity theft
Technology has done so much to simplify life, but it also complicates it in many ways. The personal information of Massachusetts residents is out there for clever hackers to steal. When that information is stolen in order to defraud the IRS through tax-related...