Federal Reserve Increases Interest Rates Yet Again

Federal Reserve Increases Interest Rates Yet Again

For the third time this year, the Federal Reserve has raised their interest rates yet again from 2% to 2.25%, and according to most, it’s a change that was both expected and welcome. Used to calculate the rates for credit cards, mortgages, and other forms of consumer...
Are You Taking Advantage of Penalty Abatement?

Are You Taking Advantage of Penalty Abatement?

Here’s some good news for taxpayers with three or more consecutive years of great compliance history: if you had a clean tax record prior to recent penalties, you can apply to have those fees waved through the First-Time Penalty Abatement Program (FTA). Created in...
2017 “Dirty Dozen”:  A Tax Scam Report from the IRS

2017 “Dirty Dozen”: A Tax Scam Report from the IRS

Compiled annually, the “Dirty Dozen” lists a variety of common scams that taxpayers may encounter anytime, but many of these schemes peak during filing season as people prepare their returns or hire someone to help with their taxes. Be careful to avoid the following...
IRS Offers Help to Hurricane Victims

IRS Offers Help to Hurricane Victims

The Internal Revenue Service has recently released information on tax relief that is available to victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. In general, the IRS is now providing relief to individuals and businesses anywhere in Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico and the...
Hurricane Charity Scams on the Rise

Hurricane Charity Scams on the Rise

With many victims of the most recent natural disasters still dealing with the devastating effects on their homes and businesses, good hearted people are looking to donate and help in any way possible. The IRS has recently issued information to help protect taxpayers...

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