Taxes

2018 Federal Income Tax Refunds

Time to think – or to check – did you file a 2018 federal income tax return?  If not, might you be entitled to a refund?  Hmmmm, so now is the time to check your 2018 return.  Currently, there are over $39,000,000 in refunds due to an estimated 39,000 taxpayers in New Jersey, with Pennsylvania […]

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Our Right To Receive Quality Service From The IRS

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 […]

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IRS Issues: 5 Things To Remember When Filing 2021 Income Tax Returns

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 […]

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It Isn’t Too Early To Start Getting Ready For Tax Season

Yes, you have heard the expression “You are rushing the season”.  However, it usually does not pertain to tax season!  It is never too early to think about getting things organized.  Before we know it, the calendar pages will be changing to a new year – 2022.  Why would you want to start getting organized […]

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Estate Planning 2021

Whether or not you follow all of the activity and talk happening in Washington, one topic that you might want to keep an ear open for is the federal estate tax discussions.  Currently, for a decedent dying in 2021, the federal estate tax exemption/exclusion is $11.7 million.  You may think that you are “safe” in […]

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Love Notes from the IRS

This year, tax season was extended to May 17, 2021; an extra month to file those Forms 1040 or to request an extension to file.  You may have timely filed the Form 1040 or Form 4868 for an extension, but you receive a notice from the IRS about your return not being filed timely or […]

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Paying the Right Amount of Taxes

Take a look at your paystub and you realize the amount of taxes that are being withheld from your pay.  It can be disheartening, but that is the way we pay our taxes if we are employed.  If you don’t get a paycheck with withholdings, then you may be required to make estimated payments throughout […]

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Saying “I DO”

You or someone you know is planning or has taken the step to say “I DO”.  Marriage changes many things and taxes is one of them. Newlyweds should know how tying the knot can affect their tax situation.  And the effect happens long before you file your first “Married, filing jointly” income tax return.  Here […]

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Do You Owe Money to the IRS? Help is Available.

So, the dreaded news is received – you owe the IRS.  What to do?  Fear not; there is help available.  It is called an offer in compromise and may help some taxpayers. An offer in compromise is an agreement between the taxpayer and the IRS that settles a tax debt for less than the full […]

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Receive a Notice from the IRS? Don’t Ignore It!

While many of us panic to see a piece of mail from the IRS, it isn’t always bad news.  So, please do yourself a favor and read the notice; don’t panic.  The IRS may send you a letter or notice if you have a balance due, if there is an adjustment in the amount of […]

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