Every U.S. citizen who pays their income taxes annually most likely wants to find ways to lower their tax bill. Luckily, however, there are some simple ways you can reduce the burden of your tax stress — and one of the best ways is to start put...

It has been a particularly devastating season for hurricanes across North America and beyond. People living everywhere from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean to Texas and Florida are just beginning to deal with the devastation brought to their lives, bel...

As the economy shifts around, businesses change, and so do your taxes. As a result, Form 1099-K is showing up more and more in taxpayers’ mailboxes. But what is it for exactly, and how do you use it to file? It’s simple, we promise. Here’s ever...

Many people have heard about the electric vehicle tax credit and want to know if it makes buying electric vehicles worth the investment. Whether it is worth it in your case depends on the circumstances of your return. There are a number of factors th...

Working for yourself comes with the benefit being flexible to make your own schedule. However, it also comes with the responsibility of paying your own federal taxes. As an employee, you can expect to pay your federal taxes at the end of the tax year...

While the IRS will never win a popularity contest, failing to obey tax laws or submitting a tax return with mistakes can subject you to penalties and fines. Use this penalty checklist as a guide to prepare accurate and timely tax returns. Tax Mistake...

While many taxpayers consider January through April to be tax season, taxes are a year-round endeavor. Make sure you’re up to date on tax changes coming for 2017 to save yourself time and money at filing time. 2017 Tax Changes: Brackets and Ded...

When you think about taxes, the first thing that probably springs to mind is how much money you pay. However, there are ways to save money on your taxes, apply for credits and deductions, and secure your financial footing. In this article, we’l...

If you’re ready to file your federal tax return but can’t pay your tax bill, what can you do? Do you just ignore the problem and hope it will go away? Or, do you take the initiative to do something positive to solve the problem? Bearing i...

When you owe money to the IRS, you may have an IRS revenue officer (RO) assigned to your case. Your case will first be assessed by an IRS revenue agent and then escalated to a revenue officer if it is felt your case requires further attention. IRS re...