What to do If I can’t pay my Taxes

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Are you wondering what to do If you can’t pay your taxes by October 16th this year? Do you feel like you don’t have any options, and all is lost? Are you considering not even filing your tax return at all? The worst thing a taxpayer can do: is to do nothing at all. Here […]

How Much Should I Send in with My Extension?

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But what if you STILL owe taxes for whatever reason and the May 17th deadline is really concerning you?  Here’s what you need to do in order to minimize any penalties and interest.

Last Minute Tax Strategies Before Filing

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There are several HOT deductions that many taxpayers don’t consider and just ‘leave money on the table’. Here are 6 under utilized write-offs that in my opinion should be a healthy line item on any legitimate small business tax return:

The Real Estate Professional Tax Strategy

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I’m often surprised how many taxpayers get fixated on being a Real Estate Professional as their primary tax-planning goal, while others avoid it like the plague. Yet, there are still others that don’t even know what the fuss is all about.

Top Tax Credits Every American Should Know

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With all of these tax credits to choose from, hopefully there is one that can benefit you. Make sure to discuss any of these credits with your tax advisor if you think you qualify.

The Most Common IRS Penalties and How to Avoid Them

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There are three (3) common IRS penalties that hit individual taxpayers the most. They can easily be avoided with a little planning. Listen…paying taxes is difficult enough, don’t add insult to injury by having to pay penalties and interest on top of income taxes. The Late Payment Penalty – Not paying what I owe by […]

Moving to a Different State to Save on Income Tax

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If you’re considering making a move to save on state taxes, create a master spreadsheet with all of the possible taxes, cost of the move, savings in the cost of living, etc., and carefully determine if it makes sense on paper. Then, if does, get to work taking the steps to actually move your residency or domicile. It doesn’t happen overnight.