Tax season can be a stressful time, especially if you find yourself facing a hefty tax bill that you can’t pay in full. The good news is that the IRS offers solutions to help taxpayers manage their tax debt, including installment agreements and short-term extensions. In this article, we will explore these IRS payment plans… Read More

Tax season can be a time of great anticipation for millions of Americans with dreams of a nice, big, refund check coming soon. Yet this year, many Americans may find themselves surprised and coming up short on their refunds.   Many taxpayers have been shocked to find that this year, instead of a big tax… Read More

The tax-code-defined vacation home rules come into play when you have both rental and personal use of a home. Thus, you can have tax-code-defined vacation homes in the city, in the suburbs, and in recreation areas. If you have no combined rental and personal use of the home, the rules are easy. The property is… Read More

A growing number of people are voting with their skills and leaving the world of traditional employment behind. These are the folks who are opening their own small businesses, the people who are embracing freelancing, and the men and women who are using gig work to make a good income.   As this trend continues,… Read More

Given how high the stakes are, it is surprising how little thought many people give to their taxes. All too often, individuals simply walk into a neighborhood storefront, hand over their most personal information, and trust the person on the other side of the desk to do the right thing and prepare their taxes properly.… Read More