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Tax Preparation

What to do if you missed the tax day deadline

If you miss tax deadline, filing for an extension will buy you six months   Doing your taxes feels as fun as a trip to…


Online Tax Preparation

More and more American taxpayers are turning to the Internet each spring for tax advice and tax preparation services. Here is a guide to some…


7 recent tax fraud schemes used by identity thieves

As we increasingly rely on E-filing tax returns, we increase the efficiency of IRS operations and our convenience. We also strip away some crucial layers…


Why is my SECA Tax more than my friend’s FICA Tax?

What is SECA, why I pay more for Social Security, and how is that even fair   You may have noticed the remarkably high self-employment…


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…


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…


Pros And Cons of Professional Tax Preparation

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Tax_Professional_Pros_and_Cons1.mp4"][/video] Millions of Americans ask themselves the same question every year: Should I just pay a tax professional? A tax preparation service…