Family business tax considerations

Family business tax considerations

Some of the world’s largest companies are family owned. Yes, we’re looking at you, Walmart. But the real backbone of every community is its locally owned and operated businesses. Although they are much smaller, these owners face many of the same challenges...
IRS has changed the mileage rules

IRS has changed the mileage rules

To meet the strict substantiation requirements for deducting vehicle expenses underIRC section 274(d), a taxpayer must have adequate records or sufficient corroboratingevidence that establishes:1) The amount of the expense,2) The time and place of the expense or use...
Tax tips for first-time filers

Tax tips for first-time filers

The Internal Revenue Service receives tax returns from millions of Americans each year. They’re all first-time filers. Whether you are a first-time or experienced taxpayer, dealing with the IRS can be intimidating. For newbies, the task also can be overwhelming....
How to handle a tax audit

How to handle a tax audit

Don’t panic! The keys to success are being well prepared, establishing credibility right away, and keeping your wits about you. The IRS wanting to examine your return is quite a shock, no matter why you were chosen. You could not escape the anxiety that comes...
What Are Your Chances of Being Audited?

What Are Your Chances of Being Audited?

IRS audits are more likely to occur if you have these red flags on your return. If you are preparing to file your tax return, you may wonder if the IRS will audit it. Most people can breathe easily because the vast majority of individual returns escape the audit...