I sure hope your tax preparer is honest. You see, if he or she is claiming false or fraudulent deductions on your behalf, you could be in big trouble even if you’re completely innocent of any wrongdoing! That’s right. If the IRS discovers that your tax preparer is dishonest, it’s likely you’ll get caught up in the government’s web too… and suffer serious consequences. Want … [Read more...]
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How long should you keep your tax records?
When it comes to the tax law, a lot of people don’t understand what the “statute of limitations” really means. They think it governs the length of time they have to hang on to their tax records. Wrong. The “statute of limitations” refers to the window of time when you and the IRS can make changes to your tax returns. The statute of limitations sets the time periods during … [Read more...]
How to avoid mistakes converting to an S corporation
The corporate tax rules for creating an S corporation look pretty simple. But looks can be deceiving. In fact, the tax code is full of little-known rules that can bite you if you haven’t done your homework. That’s why I suggest you check out my new article which has two purposes… It can help you avoid the potholes that will knock the wheels off your S corporation. (For … [Read more...]
How to avoid a full-scale IRS audit
In this issue, I’m going to tell you how to incur IRS penalties of up to 47.5% and face a full-scale IRS audit. What’s that? You don’t want to pay massive penalties and undergo a full-scale IRS audit? Then be sure to file your tax return on time! If you’re even thinking about filing late or not filing at all, I urge you to spare yourself some terrible pain and read my new … [Read more...]
Does getting married make sense?
You’ve found the love of your life and you’re ready to tie the knot. As a friend, I’m delighted for you. But as an accountant it’s my duty to warn you that getting married has serious tax implications. Want to learn how federal income taxes, estate taxes, and gift taxes will impact your new married status? Before you get hitched, don’t miss my new article titled Tax … [Read more...]