Jan 26, 2016 | Individuals
If you’re like many Americans, you may not start thinking about filing your tax return until the April 15 deadline (this year, April 18) is just a few weeks — or perhaps even just a few days — away. But there’s another date you should keep in mind: January 19. That’s...
Jan 22, 2016 | Individuals
During the tax preparation season, business owners, individual taxpayers, and CPAs often have questions for the IRS. If you need to call the agency, be prepared for a long wait. Increased tax code complexity plus budget cuts have resulted in frustrating experiences...
Jan 14, 2016 | Individuals
In order to substantiate monetary charitable contributions, you must have either a bank record of the contributions or a written acknowledgement from the organization. Cancelled checks are the easiest way to substantiate your contributions. Unsubstantiated cash...