Calculating and Paying Taxes for New Business Owners
If you’ve recently opened a business, then congratulations! We are excited for you to begin this new chapter of your life. However, chances are you’ve just begun to give serious thought to your taxes and how that whole process will work. What are estimated taxes? Who has to pay them, and how do you pay…
What Documents Should You Keep for Taxes?
Most people collect quite a few financial documents during a year, so it’s no surprise that some end up being tossed, others end up stuffed in a drawer, and few actually make it to the filing cabinet. However, if you are trying you couple your tax filing with some spring cleaning, be careful! While many…
Top Tax Law Questions
Tax season can certainly bring some stress, and we understand why. While some people know that they will be receiving a return, for others, this may be far from the case. If you are stressing about tax season, read on to see if we can answer some of the most commonly asked questions about tax…
Common Myths About Tax Audits – Part Two
Hello, and welcome back! In our last blog post, we began discussing some of the top reasons why people fear audits from the IRS and common myths folk have about what the IRS does to people who need an audit. Today, we are going to continue discussing these myths. Read on to learn more, and…
Common Myths About Tax Audits – Part One
Many people dread filing their taxes simply because it could end up with the IRS contacting them for an audit. Some have this idea that the IRS will show up on their doorstep and take all their personal assets away. However, what actually happens in these audits is drastically different. Most of the time, only…
Keep All Tax Return Copies
Mistakes Do Happen (So CYA) It is a good idea to keep everything you or your tax preparer file with the IRS. (Duh.) One of our recent cases gives an example of an IRS problem caused by failing to keep complete and accurate records. This case is being handled out of the Matteson IL office….
IRS Innocent Spouse Relief
We all know that our tax system allows couples to file their taxes together, but what can a spouse do when they find out their significant other has been filing taxes improperly, or worse, not at all? Is there a way to protect their assets? As it turns out, yes! This program is called innocent…
How Was Rep. Mel Reynolds Convicted for Tax?
Melvin Reynolds Many of you may remember Melvin Reynolds who represented the Chicago area in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995. We often see tax news about congressmen. He resigned from his position due to his conviction on criminal sexual abuse involving a 16-year-old campaign staffer. Mr. Reynold’s has also, since then,…
Tax Help Due to Hurricane Irma
Tax Help Due to Hurricane Irma Extensions and Removal of Penalties – Help for Hurricane Victims This article is a little different than those we usually publish. But millions throughout the country were affected by this year’s Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. This time, the Internal Revenue Service took notice. The IRS announced that it would…
IRS Prosecution for Not Filing Income Tax Return
Regardless of what you may have heard, it is Constitutional to pay taxes. Unless you make less than the federal exemption amount, everyone is required to file a tax return with the federal government. If you are found guilty of intentionally failing to file your tax return, you can end up with harsh penalties that…