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5 Tips to Help You Get Ready for Tax Season

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Tax Season Is Right Around the Corner — Start Preparing Now!

With tax season on the horizon, now is the time to begin preparing to file your returns, especially if you haven’t filed in recent years or have a history of tax liabilities.

Regardless of your situation, every year there are certain steps you can take to lighten your load, reduce your stress, and keep your bank account healthy. Follow these five tips to make this a simple and successful tax season. Read more

Simple Tax Deductions for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed

Simple Tax Deductions for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed

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Every year, millions of Americans miss out on valuable tax deductions, and perhaps no sector of the population loses bigger than small business owners and self-employed individuals.

According to the Small Business & Entrepreneurial Council, small businesses with fewer than 20 workers and non-employer businesses together make up almost 98% of the businesses in America. This fact shows the enormity of the situation: if 98% of American companies took better advantage of valuable tax deductions, that large sector of the economy could get an enormous infusion of capital and perhaps grow significantly. Read more

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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

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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

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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

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Handling a Notice from the IRS the Right Way

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Receiving a notice from the IRS can cause immense stress before you even have the chance to open the letter. (Note: The IRS will not call or email, so if you are receiving either, it is likely a scam.)  Read more

These Life Events Could Change Your Tax Standing

These Life Events Could Change Your Tax Standing

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If you’ve experienced a significant life change over the last year, you’ll probably need to reexamine your tax standing, and you may be eligible for new deductions or tax credits as well. Keep reading to learn which types of life events could make an impact and how these changes could affect you as a taxpayer. Read more

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Certain Disabilities Might Qualify You for the Earned Income Tax Credit

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Elderly individuals and people with certain physical or mental disabilities that limit or prevent them from working are likely eligible for tax credits, including an increased standard deduction, credits for child and dependent care, and the earned income tax credit (EITC). These credits could significantly decrease ― or even eliminate ― the amount owed in taxes. Read more

Filing an Extension for Your Tax Returns

Filing an Extension for Your Tax Returns

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What Is a Tax Extension?

Tax season can be one of the most stressful times of the year for most Americans, but it doesn’t have to be ― especially not when you can get an extension and buy yourself some additional time to file.  Read more

What Is The Difference Between Standard and Itemized Deductions?

What Is The Difference Between Standard and Itemized Deductions?

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To receive the largest tax break possible, taxpayers should familiarize themselves with some fundamental aspects of completing their taxes, including the difference between standard and itemized deductions. In most cases, you’re allowed to choose either method when filing your taxes, so it’s vital to determine which method is the best fit for your tax situation.

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