Owe Payroll Taxes? Here’s What to Do.
Are you a small business owner that owes payroll taxes? Here’s what to do. The IRS takes unpaid payroll taxes seriously. These are some of the worst kinds of back taxes you can owe. If you’re a small…
Steps to Take if You Received a Surprise Tax Bill
There have been a lot of stories about surprised taxpayers this year, and many of those surprises were decidedly unpleasant. Taxpayers who had received large refunds for years were shocked to find…
The Taxpayer Representative: There’s More to Sailing than Leaving the Dock
“Not everyone is qualified to be a captain of a ship. When you’re miles from land and things get dicey, you want an Admiral, not a weekend sailor. You need a professional who knows what he or she is…
You Have It, We Want It
Forget 10,000 Leagues Under the Sea. You’ll have to dive much deeper than that to get to the heart of the IRS. When it comes to the administration and enforcement of our tax system, there are four…
Massachusetts Couple Could Face Long Prison Term
Gary DeCicco and Pamela Avedisian of Nahant, MA, were charged with multiple felonies. We're talking two counts of tax evasion, one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud. They've also been charged…
Haven’t Filed Taxes in a While?
How long has it been? 3 years? More? 10? Some people have never filed taxes. Why not?
Will My Income Tax Return Be Audited?
For the vast majority of taxpayers, there is not much need to worry that you will be audited. In 2016, only 0.6% of individual income tax returns were audited according to the IRS 2017 Data Book.…
Shakira Pays $25 Million in Back Taxes
Shakira has reportedly paid a major bill for back taxes owed to the Spanish government. According to numerous reports, this international superstar has paid more than 20 million Euros - or $25…
How to Avoid Being Audited
No one wants to pay more income taxes than required, but be careful when preparing your taxes. Attempting to cut your tax liability by getting into IRS grey areas can cause you problems later. You…