Tried Calling the IRS Lately?

If you tried calling the IRS lately, you were likely either on hold for a long time or you were disconnected and told to call back later.  You are not alone.  Customer service at the IRS has declined significantly over the past year.
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Vacation Home Tax Breaks

Summer time is just around the corner!  Are you thinking about renting out your summer cottage?  It may be a good idea.  You could earn a little income and get some tax breaks for renting your summer cottage. Continue reading…


Paying Enough Taxes in 2015?

The hardest part of our job is explaining to a client why they have a large tax bill.  This is a difficult discussion because nobody wants to pay more taxes to the IRS.  Here are some tips on paying sufficient taxes throughout the year so you don’t get a surprising tax bill at the end of the year. Continue reading…


New Healthcare IRS Tax Forms

Obamacare has added a new wrinkle this tax season. According to IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, the 2015 tax filing season “will be one of the most complicated filing seasons we’ve ever had.” One of those complications is the reporting required for Obamacare. There are several new IRS tax forms related to Obamacare you may have to fill out this tax season: Form 1095-A, Form 8962, and Form 8965. These forms can be complicated and may increase the cost to get your taxes prepared.

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5 Benefits of Filing Taxes Early

It’s tax time again, your favorite time of the year! You are eager to gather all your tax documentation and giving it to your tax accountant. Ok, maybe this is not you. But, there are some benefits of filing your taxes early.

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Tips for Paying Your Tax Bill

If you filed for an automatic 6 month extension then tax season is officially over as of October 15, 2014.  The IRS doesn’t allow any additional extensions.  There are numerous reasons why a decision was made to request more time to file a tax return.  One reason is you needed more time to pay the taxes.  The following are some tips for paying your tax bill.

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IRS Letter Decoder

You open your mail box and there is an IRS letter. Every time you receive an IRS letter, you get a nervous feeling in your gut. Especially, if you receive a certified IRS letter. You start reading the IRS letter and realize you have no idea what the IRS is telling you. All you see is taxes, interest, and penalties. What do you do?

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