Being audited by a tax authority is probably one of the last things a business wants to endure – but tax audits can and do happen, especially in industries where sales and use tax intricacies make mistakes much more likely. As we live in the information age, most tax audits are triggered automatically by digital …
Your filing status, income, choice of deduction, and any eligible exemptions, tax credits, and applicable refunds usually determine your tax liability. But with so many variables, there’s always the possibility that mistakes are made and additional taxes are owed. That, amongst other reasons, necessitated the calculated collection state expiration date (CSED). Whether it was a …
Taxes are close to the last thing on anyone’s mind come to New Year, but the truth is that setting goals for your new tax year are crucially important, especially if you run a business of your own or are self-employed. Taking the time to consider what mistakes you’ve made over the past year, refine your …
If you have ever heard of the “death tax,” you’ve heard of the estate tax. Yet, despite the media coverage it has seen over the years, the federal estate tax is one most Americans will never have to worry about. However, if you have to worry about it, it’s important to understand gift and estate …
The federal government requires you to report all income, calculate your total tax liability, and subtract the standard deduction (or any qualifying itemized deductions). However, most states also require you to pay additional state income taxes, which can be complicated. If you live in one state but work in another, you’ll need to fill out …
Seeking tax relief is no easy task, given the degree to which tax law can seem deliberately obtuse. Every step of the process, from tax preparation to filing the paperwork to filing an appeal, can be mired in red tape and feel overwhelming. Having an experienced professional at your side to cut through it all – …