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Who does the IRS trust, and are you on the list?

Using IRS data on tax filings and audits in 2012, I look at what types of businesses, tax forms, and income levels are at the…


Who Can E-file Taxes Online For Free?

Individuals, self-employed taxpayers, businesses, charities, and non-profits (and even paid professional tax preparers) can e-file taxes online for free if their adjusted gross income (AGI)…


How You Can File Taxes Online For Free

If you are counting on your tax refund to help you pay the bills, that probably means you don’t have a lot of extra cash…


Where to get tax preparation help

When tax season is upon you and you’re too busy with work/family obligations, or you’re buried in earnings statements and profit-loss sheets, it may be…


The pros and cons of professional tax preparation

One of the most important decisions you can make regarding your income taxes is whether to get your tax preparation done with the help of…


Tax preparation for businesses

If you are a self-employed individual or the owner of a small business with no employees, you can file your business taxes along with your…


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.…