April 18th is Coming! Can’t Make the Filing Deadline?
UncategorizedIf you need extra time to file your returns this year file the Form 4868 request for an automatic extension. You can let us know you need an extension or you can request an extension by filing out form 4868 and mailing it to the IRS by A...
The Filing Date for Individual Tax Returns is April 18th This Year.
UncategorizedEmancipation Day is an official public holiday in the District of Columbia. It usually falls on April 16, but when April 16 is a Saturday – which it is in 2016 – then Emancipation Day moves to the previous day (Friday). Since Emancip...
Six Facts You Should Know Before Deducting a Charitable Donation
Uncategorized1. Qualified Charities. You must donate to a qualified charity. Gifts to individuals, political organizations or candidates are not deductible. An exception to this rule is contributions under the SlainOfficer Family Support Act of 20...
Didn’t File in 2012? IRS Has Refunds Totaling $950,000,000
UncategorizedThe Internal Revenue Service announced hat Federal income tax refunds totaling $950 million may be waiting for an estimated one million taxpayers who did not file a federal income tax return for 2012. To collect the money, these taxpayer...
March 15th is the Due Date for Corporate Tax Returns
UncategorizedIf you are unable to file on time a six month extension may be requested with Form 7004. All taxes are due when the extension is filed....
Your Taxpayer Bill of Rights
UncategorizedThe Right to Be Informed: Taxpayers have the right to know what they need to do to comply with the tax laws. They are entitled to clear explanations of the laws and IRS procedures in all tax forms, instructions, publications, notices, an...
Beware of New Surge in IRS E-mail Schemes During 2016 Tax Season;
UncategorizedThe emails are designed to trick taxpayers into thinking these are official communications from the IRS or others in the tax industry, including tax software companies. The phishing schemes can ask taxpayers about a wide range of topics....
Check Your Tax Refund All Tax Season Long
UncategorizedIf you would like to know when you will get your refund, just use the “Check Tax Refund” feature. On our website simply go to Check Tax Refund under Resources and follow the instructions. In most cases, you will need to have your Soc...
Tax Season has Started Beware of Scammers
UncategorizedRemember the IRS will not Call you to demand immediate payment. The IRS will not call you if you owe taxes without first sending you a bill in the mail. Demand that you pay taxes and not allow you to question or appeal the amount you ow...
What To Do If You Are Missing a W-2
UncategorizedDid you receive your W-2? These documents are essential to filling out most individual tax returns. You should receive a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, from each of your employers each year. Employers have until Feb 1, 2016 ( to provi...