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Be cautious when choosing a tax preparer

Jordan D. Howlette, J.D., M.B.A.

Jan 21, 2022
4 min

Be cautious when choosing a tax preparer

If you decide to pay someone to prepare your taxes, be extra careful and vigilant when selecting a tax preparer.

Tax Document Checklist & Retention Requirements

Jordan D. Howlette, J.D., M.B.A.

Jan 29, 2021
3 min

Tax Document Checklist & Retention Requirements

Keeping well-organized records makes the tax return preparation process much easier, and it significantly helps provide answers to the...

File your taxes for free through the Free File program

Jordan D. Howlette, J.D., M.B.A.

Jan 18, 2021
3 min

File your taxes for free through the Free File program

If you made $72,000 or less in 2020, then you may be eligible to file your taxes for free through the Free File program.

Jordan D. Howlette, J.D., M.B.A.

Jan 12, 2021
3 min

Common Tax Errors to Avoid

Be sure to avoid these common errors when preparing your taxes, nobody likes having their refund delayed!

New year, new tax changes: Start preparing for the upcoming 2021 tax filing season now

Lars Kroner

Dec 21, 2020
3 min

New year, new tax changes: Start preparing for the upcoming 2021 tax filing season now

As 2020 finally comes to a close, taxpayers should take some time to understand these recent tax law changes in preparation for the 2021...

Under IRS audit? Be sure to know and understand your Right to Finality

Lars Kroner

Oct 9, 2020
3 min

Under IRS audit? Be sure to know and understand your Right to Finality

As a taxpayer, you have several rights when dealing with the IRS, including the Right to Finality.

Lars Kroner

Sep 24, 2020
2 min

Tax Checklist for Newlyweds

Many aspects of life may be affected (and usually are affected) after two people get married. You can bet on taxes being on that list!

These two tax credits help offset the costs of higher education

Lars Kroner

Aug 27, 2020
2 min

These two tax credits help offset the costs of higher education

There are two tax credits available to help taxpayers save on the costs associated with higher education.

Friendly reminder: Unemployment compensation is taxable

MyTaxRights

Aug 19, 2020
2 min

Friendly reminder: Unemployment compensation is taxable

Reminder: Unemployment compensation is taxable. Recipients should ensure the proper amount of tax has been withheld or otherwise set aside.

How to report suspected tax fraud activity and claim a reward

Jordan D. Howlette, J.D., M.B.A.

Aug 18, 2020
4 min

How to report suspected tax fraud activity and claim a reward

Individuals are encouraged to report suspected tax fraud activity to the IRS; monetary rewards may even be available for doing so.

Special tax benefits for members of the U.S. Armed Services and their families

Jordan D. Howlette, J.D., M.B.A.

Aug 10, 2020
3 min

Special tax benefits for members of the U.S. Armed Services and their families

Servicemembers and their families should be aware of their special tax benefits; they've earned them.

Did you know special tax credits are available to parents who adopt?

Lars Kroner

Aug 5, 2020
3 min

Did you know special tax credits are available to parents who adopt?

Taxpayers who incur adoption expenses or who receive employer-provided adoption assistance may be entitled to special tax relief.

Reminder: Taxpayers must report tip income to the IRS, including cash tips

Lars Kroner

Aug 3, 2020
2 min

Reminder: Taxpayers must report tip income to the IRS, including cash tips

Some taxpayers mistakenly believe they are not required to report their cash tips to the IRS, which can lead to a lot of tax trouble.

**Attention Teachers** You may be able to deduct money spent on school-related expenses

Lars Kroner

Jul 28, 2020
1 min

**Attention Teachers** You may be able to deduct money spent on school-related expenses

Eligible teachers and other educators can deduct certain unreimbursed school-related expenses on their tax return next year.

Reminder: Social Security benefits may be taxable

Lars Kroner

Jul 9, 2020
2 min

Reminder: Social Security benefits may be taxable

Taxpayers who receive Social Security benefits may have to pay federal income tax on a portion of their benefits.

Taxpayers have the right to challenge the IRS’s position regarding their taxes

Lars Kroner

May 22, 2020
2 min

Taxpayers have the right to challenge the IRS’s position regarding their taxes

Taxpayers have the right to challenge the IRS’s position and to be heard by the agency regarding their taxes.

What people should know about the Economic Impact Payments (aka the 2020 Stimulus Checks)

MyTaxRights

May 12, 2020
2 min

What people should know about the Economic Impact Payments (aka the 2020 Stimulus Checks)

Here are the IRS's answers to some of the most common questions about the Economic Impact Payments (aka the 2020 Stimulus Checks).

Taxpayers now have until July 15th to file and pay their federal taxes

MyTaxRights

May 6, 2020
2 min

Taxpayers now have until July 15th to file and pay their federal taxes

As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, the IRS extended the federal income tax filing deadline to July 15th.

Gathering records before preparing your tax return makes the process much smoother

MyTaxRights

Apr 2, 2020
2 min

Gathering records before preparing your tax return makes the process much smoother

It is important to have all the necessary documents on hand before you start to prepare your return.