If you are married or marry someone who owes back taxes, you are not liable for the debt. The IRS provides relief options for those who file jointly and individually. If your spouse owes back taxes, filing Form 8379 allows you to keep your refund. A tax professional will be...
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How To Grieve Taxes
Researching your property’s fair market value is the first step towards determining how to grieve taxes. From there you will need to file a petition with the municipality, write a letter of support and provide supporting documentation. A tax grievance takes place when a...
Why Do I Owe State Taxes but Not Federal?
As most tax filers know, the annual tax season is a time of surprises. On rare occasions, the surprises are pleasant, and we owe less than we thought or will be getting a larger refund than we expected. However, most of the surprises we get during tax season are of the bad...
How Far Back Can the IRS Go for Unfiled Taxes?
Very few people look forward to filing their income tax returns, but putting off this dreaded chore can lead to severe consequences that range from losing a refund to spending time behind bars. This article will cover what could happen if you don’t submit a tax return, explain...
How Do I Get an Extension on Filing My Taxes?
Individuals usually have to file their federal income tax returns by April 15, but that date was moved forward to May 17 in 2021 to give Americans more time to prepare their financial information while coping with restrictions imposed to curb the pandemic. Although this would...
What Happens If You File Your Taxes Twice?
Are you wondering what happens if you file your taxes twice? The answer is quite simple, when the IRS receives two tax returns with the same SSN, they reject the second return and send it back to the taxpayer with a notification letter bearing the error code 0515. Tax returns...
How Do I Apply For Paycheck Protection Program Loan
How Do I Apply For A Paycheck Protection Loan The Paycheck Protection Program or PPP is a loan that is designed to provide an incentive for small businesses and others to keep their employees on the payroll. Some borrowers are even eligible for PPP loan forgiveness, depending...
What Is an Inheritance Tax?
The Inheritance Tax is a tax imposed on an inheritance received from the settlement of an estate upon the death of an individual. The recipient of the inheritance is responsible to pay the inheritance tax. It is different from the Estate Tax which is paid out by the estate at...
How To Protect Your Assets
The IRS extended the deadline for filing and paying 2019 taxes from April 15 to October 15 of this year. If you applied for an extension, your taxes were due on October 20 which has also passed. If you have procrastinated until now, you are subject to substantial penalties and...
Which Type Loans Will Typically Offer The Lowest Interest Rate?
If you are ready to purchase a home you will need to know what types of home mortgage loans are available and the benefits and liabilities of each for the borrower. Keep in mind that a lower interest rate on a larger loan amount for a longer life of the loan may not compute to...