Tax and Financial Impacts of Divorce

A divorce is always an emotional and volatile situation. Anger, hostility, and mistrust are very common especially in the early stages. It is important to be aware that the Internal Revenue Service is not going to be the least bit interested in these problems, nor are they going to care who is to blame. If there is ever a time to try to work together and set aside the disagreement, it is at tax time. It is very helpful to get some professional tax advice because the rules do change a bit during this time and there are provisions in the tax codes that address divorce.

What is a Tax Attorney

While many business owners recognize the importance of having a secretary and an accountant at their disposal, few realize the equally significant need of having a personal tax attorney

Types of Income that are Not Taxable

As you know, the income you earn is taxed by the government. Alas, not all income is treated the same. In fact, some is considered off limits and is not taxed at all.

Tips On How To Get Your Tax Refund Faster

The tax refund. While taxes may not be all that enjoyable, the tax refund tends to bring a smile when someone finds out they get one. But there is usually some waiting involved. Here's some tips on how to get it faster.

Tax Refunds: How Do They Work?

Getting a tax refund is one of those wonders of year. You get cold hard cash from the government once you correctly fill in your tax return. But you still need to know a few things about tax refunds before you can successfully get one.

How Much Is That Business In The Window-Do You Know The Worth Of Your Business?

Amazingly enough, as I continue to practice the art of public accounting, I find that many small business owners are unaware of their business' value. They have made no plan for retirement, estate planning, or a possible sale. When a business' value is known, it becomes possible to put a plan in place that will cover just about every possible scenario the small business owner will face.

Tax Filing Time-A Necessary Evil

Get you taxes done early and get ahead of the crowd.

Tips For Choosing A Tax Return Preparer

For a taxpayer that has decided to choose a tax return preparer, understand the importance of making the right choice. It is a must to choose a tax professional that is qualified and reputable to meet their tax needs. It is the taxpayer that is ultimately responsible for the accuracy of their tax return regardless of who was employed for tax preparation help.

Online Tax Filing: Why File Taxes Online?

More and more Americans are filing their taxes online. Online tax filing is secured, convenient, and helps you stay on top of new deductions. In addition, you don't have to worry about getting to the post office just before the midnight deadline.

Delinquent Taxes - What Happens If I Don't Pay The IRS?

This article was created to aid you in understanding the ramifications of delinquent income tax returns, and explain why you may see extra tax charges you did not originally have assessed by the federal government.

Tax Records To Keep

One of the most confusing aspects of taxes is tax records. How long is one supposed to keep these important records is often up for debate and most people do not bother saving them all.

Didn't Get A W-2 From Your Employer?

Working for an employer has its perks. One of them is you get a W-2 summarizing your earnings and taxes paid. But what if your employer didn’t issue one to you?

March 1st is Florida's Filing Deadline

March 1 is the annual filing deadline for property tax exemption in Florida. This includes not only the homestead exemption, but also charitable, religious, educational scientific and literary exemptions, as well as agricultural classification.

Understanding the Basics of Business Tax Deductions

When going through the great task of doing taxes for a business, you can easily get trained to a tax philosophy. Specifically, you will always start asking if something is deductible.

Export VAT – Understanding the Tax on Exporting

An international traveler visiting Europe may qualify for a VAT refund if he is from a non-European country, if a resident emigrating from the EU, completes a valid tax refund form available from the retailer, presents tax refund documentation and goods purchased to the Customs desk upon departure from the EU and the goods are exported within three months of their purchase. The VAT, or Value Added Tax, is essentially a tax paid for adding value to the European community. Most visitors from outside the European Union will be able to reclaim the VAT paid during their visit.