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Small Business Tax Preparation: A Quick Guide

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Untitled_video3.mp4"][/video] Filing taxes for your business is a whole different beast from just filing your individual taxes. You have to be prepared…


How can I get ready for next year’s tax season?

Every year during tax season, we would get urgent calls from clients who are about to go meet their accountants or who are already sitting…


Can I get an extension on my tax return?

You can file for an extension on any ground you like. All it takes is filling in Form 4868  to extend the deadline to Oct.…


Do you have any tax tips for newlyweds?

If you got married last year, you’ll be checking the “married, filing jointly” box on your tax return. As a couple, your taxes will go…


How to avoid tax scams in the countdown to April 15

Tax season is fraud season. Scam artists and identity thieves work double-time to snag more unsuspecting victims in the months leading up to April 15.…


Do I need my babysitter’s Social Security number?

Mary Poppins might play hard ball if you ask for her social. Here's a spoonful of tax advice to help you get her on the…


The real cost of hiring a tax preparer

If a tax professional catches even one deduction or credit a taxpayer would have missed, it can easily justify the cost. NEW YORK (MainStreet) —…


How to avoid getting audited

The IRS has been stepping up its efforts to ensure that Americans are accurately reporting the taxes they owe. This means that the IRS is…