While we may not like to deal with the IRS, we do have the right to receive quality service. As taxpayers, it is important to know what our rights are to better enable the service we receive from the IRS. DID YOU KNOW: Taxpayers have the right to: Receive prompt, courteous, and professional assistance from […]
New year – new word – PASSWORDLESS. Ok, so what does it mean? Well, add it to the dictionary. Passwordless login eliminates the need to enter a password to gain access to a website. It will enable you to prove your identity other than by entering your login and a password. There are different methods […]
Tis the season once again for filing our income tax returns. This time of year can be the cause of much angst but the IRS has tips for lessening the stress of these next couple of months. To start, filing deadline is April 18, 2022 due to Emancipation Day in Washington, DC. So, you have […]
Tax season 2022 has begun. In the spirit of trying to make it as painless as possible, see the reprint of IR-2022-16, January 20, 2022 below. WASHINGTON — With filing season beginning January 24, the Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers about several key items to keep in mind when filing their federal income tax returns […]
I know that I have written in the past about estate planning, but as time passes, we see more and more issues arising from estate planning mistakes – omissions, improper forms, improper titling or non-titling of assets, and not taking special circumstances into consideration. In our day-to-day administration of estates, we encounter many challenges and […]
You may ask why you should have an IRS Online Account. And, what exactly is an IRS Online Account? An IRS online account is a safe and easy way for individual taxpayers to view details about their federal tax account. Among the benefits and features of this online system are the ability to view A […]
Whether we admit it or not, we make resolutions when a new year rolls around. You are going to do this, or you aren’t going to do that. Whatever your intentions, they might be called a resolution – albeit a silent resolution. With inflation at a high point, we are all looking to stop wasting […]
“Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.”—Dr. Albert Schweitzer December is a month of celebration for many and for many it is a time of happiness; of gathering with family and friends, celebrating customs, the giving of gifts and, for some, just the preparation for the holidays brings happy feelings. That […]
If you want to protect yourself from tax-related identity theft, you can opt into the IP PIN program offered by the IRS. Currently, there are over 5 million taxpayers participating in the program which enables them to be proactive in preventing identity theft. If you are interested in joining the movement to protect your identity […]
There are nice people who work for the IRS – pretty much a thankless job. And, they would love to receive acknowledgment for their efforts, but let’s face it – if you were to receive a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS and telling you that you owe taxes which can be […]
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