While it’s common for individuals and businesses to owe money to the IRS, many of them have the means to pay their tax debts when they file every year. However, not everyone can do this, leaving debts owed to the Federal Government outstanding. If you fall into this category, there…
Let us begin with a simple question: who prepares your taxes? Many individuals and small businesses attempt to go it alone to cut costs, which can be problematic in a few different ways. Many times, you do not have sufficient time to prepare the documentation properly, so you opt for shortcuts…
Failing to file taxes, and more specifically, owing taxes for the year in which the return has yet to be filed, often leads to a number of different penalties assessed by the IRS. The Federal Government of the United States often grants both individuals and businesses a valid extension when…
Life can get busy, and sometimes, things slip your mind, especially when you’re moving in eighteen different directions at the same time. However, when that “something” consists of your tax returns, you could be in quite a bit of trouble with both the state and the IRS. Even if you…
Divorcing your spouse can be a complex undertaking and involves more than simply splitting up jointly owned bank accounts and properties. It also means ensuring that your taxes are completed and filed properly. A number of issues can pop up while completing taxes in the middle of a divorce, some…
Many — perhaps most — businesses in the U.S. may anticipate substantially lower revenues during 2020 than in previous years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many may have losses this year. Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in March in order to provide stimuli…
Almost anyone who has started a new job in the U.S. has filled out Form W-4, which tells employers how much money to withhold from paychecks for federal income tax. At the end of 2019, the IRS made significant changes to the form. While the revised form calls for more…
As local and state governments continue to implement protective measures against the global coronavirus pandemic, businesses have had to adapt quickly. Many businesses have had to close indefinitely because of “shelter in place” orders that urge people to remain home except for essential functions. The IRS has extended the deadline…
The world has had to learn a new vocabulary in recent weeks. In an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, public health officials across the globe have urged people to practice “social distancing.” Non-essential businesses are closed, and thousands if not millions…