The IRS provides an appeals system for those who do not agree with the results of a tax return examination or with other adjustments to their tax liability. Here are the top seven things to know when it comes to your appeal rights. When the IRS...
Taxpayers can check their eligibility for these credits and deductions on the IRS Web site at IRS.gov/recovery. This special section also contains instructions on how to claim the available tax incentives and provides answers to frequently asked questions. Detailed information is available on the: Homebuyer Credit Making...
Many married taxpayers choose to file a joint tax return because of certain benefits this filing status allows. Both taxpayers are jointly and severally liable for the tax and any additions to tax, interest, or penalties that arise as a result of the joint return...
Five important facts about the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion: The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion United States Citizens and resident aliens who live and work abroad may be able to exclude all or part of their foreign salary or wages from their income when filing their...
The IRS has a computer program that targets certain tax returns for closer examination. It’s called Discriminant Inventory Function System (DIF) and it means that some deductions and credits are more likely to attract the government’s attention than others. Some of these may include: Business Use...
Just as with all other types of business organizations, a certificate of incorporation must be drafted and filed with the secretary of state. In this document the organizers must come to a mutual agreement as to the purpose(s) of forming a tax exempt organization. This...
Ack NAEA Generally, the IRS must advise taxpayers of its intent to levy or seize property before doing so. Taxpayers, in turn, have the right to appeal IRS’ intent to levy through a request for a collection due process hearing. Both of these subjects are treated...
If you are in the business of farming, there are a number of tax issues that you should consider before filing your federal tax return. Crop Insurance Proceeds You must include in income any crop insurance proceeds you receive as the result of crop damage. You...
The Health Coverage Tax Credit pays 80 percent of health insurance premiums for eligible taxpayers and their qualified family members. However, many people who could be receiving this valuable credit don’t know about it, and are missing out on big savings that can help them...
The tax filing deadline is approaching. If you don’t file your return and pay your tax by the due date you may have to pay a penalty. Here are nine things the IRS wants you to know about the two different penalties you may face...