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Is the IRS Targeting Small Businesses for Audits?

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Experts Suggest the IRS Is Deliberately Targeting Small Businesses

Small businesses in the United States create more jobs than any other sector in our economy. Yet according to tax data from recent years, businesses with the lowest levels of income ($200,000–$400,000) get audited most frequently.

While the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tells the public that they keep their small business auditing practices random through a complicated and secret algorithm, many business owners feel that they’re being deliberately targeted for audits, and at least one expert agrees. Read more

S.H. Block Can Help You Manage Your Withholdings

S.H. Block Tax Services Can Help You Manage Your Withholdings and Any Unexpected Taxes Owed

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The number of allowances listed on an employee’s W-4 form determine how much that individual pays in income taxes. It’s an easy and direct system for people with one job who file as single and claim a standard deduction. However, individuals who don’t fit into this “standard” filing category may not be withholding the correct amount. Read more

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What Is the Saver’s Tax Credit and How Does It Work?

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The current economic and political climate is making it difficult for average Americans and their families to save for retirement. However, retirement savings are a vital element of any good financial plan, and there are special tax incentives for making contributions to a retirement plan.   Read more

IRS Now Contracting With Private Collection Agencies

IRS Now Contracting With Private Collection Agencies

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In December 2015, Congress passed the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, and it was subsequently signed into law by President Obama.  Read more

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How Long Can the IRS Try to Collect a Debt?

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The Collection Statute Expiration Date, Explained 

Most people assume that once they owe the IRS money, they are required to pay them until the debt is fully resolved, no matter how long it’s been since the debt originated. Luckily for them, that’s not necessarily true.  Read more

Free In-Depth Infographic: Tax Deductions for the Self-Employed

Free In-Depth Infographic: Tax Deductions for the Self-Employed

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When you’re self-employed, tax time can be a nightmare. But S.H. Block Tax Services is here to help! We’ve created an in-depth infographic, “Tax Deductions for the Self-Employed” that you can download for free on this page.

 

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Calculating Your Assets for an Offer in Compromise

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Negotiating an offer in compromise (OIC) with the IRS can be confusing and frustrating for individuals with substantial tax liabilities. To help, we’ve compiled a few tips to simplify and streamline the process of determining the true value of your assets and negotiating the best possible OIC for you and your family.   Read more

Tax Tips for Unemployed Individuals

Tax Tips for Unemployed Individuals

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Losing your employment can be tough, both emotionally and financially. However, it’s important during this time to remain proactive about your finances and your tax status. If you’ve recently lost your job, here are a few steps you can take along with the tax implications of each.  Read more

What Is a Distressed Sale and How Does It Work?

What Is a Distressed Sale and How Does It Work?

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What Is a Distressed Sale? 

A distressed sale occurs when someone sells property, securities, or other assets in an urgent manner ─ usually at a loss ─ to cover substantial debts as quickly as possible. In this article, we’ll be focusing specifically on distressed real estate sales.  Read more

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How to Get the IRS to Accept Your Offer in Compromise

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The Offer in Compromise (OIC) program is an IRS program designed to assist taxpayers who have substantial tax debt and are unable to pay in full. Typically, the IRS (or state of Maryland) will negotiate a figure that is equal to the greatest amount they expect to recover over a reasonable time frame but less than what the taxpayer actually owes.  Read more