5 Important Facts to Know before Claiming Caregiver Tax Deductions

By Top Tax Staff

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A growing number of people provide care and assistance for their relatives This support can include paying for a loved one's medical expenses, transportation to and from the doctor's office, covering the costs of prescriptions, or even remodeling this person's home to make it safer and more accessible.

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Which Tax Exempt Forms Should Your Houston Business Accept?

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Which Tax Exempt Forms Should Your Houston Business Accept

Texas allows many businesses and organizations in the state to enjoy tax exempt status. These entities include churches, schools, charities and other groups that serve the public. Your business is required to recognize the tax exempt status of these organizations and accept their applicable tax forms. As you operate your business in this state, you should recognize and welcome these five common forms used for tax exemption.

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What Is Robo-Auditing and How Can You Avoid It?

By Top Tax Staff

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The IRS is obliged to collect every dollar that is owed to the government. It does this in part by auditing suspicious returns. Auditing used to be a slow process that took months or years to initiate and research. Now, however, it is faster because of robo-auditing. Before you file your next year's taxes, you should learn more about robo-auditing and what impact it can have on your returns and your online activities like shopping or posting on Facebook.

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Do You Need to File Taxes When You Are Living Abroad?

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Do You Need to File Taxes When You Are Living Abroad

Paying taxes each year is an obligation that many Americans accept as a regular part of life. As the New Year starts, they begin to file their returns and pay what they owe to the government. This obligation also extends to Americans who work and live overseas. They can avoid falling behind on their taxes and being fined or jailed for tax evasion by understanding how and when to file returns while living abroad.

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How Are End of the Year Bonuses Taxed?

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If you are employed by a company that gives annual bonuses, you may look forward to receiving this extra money in your paycheck at the end of the year. While you enjoy the money, however, you also might consider if and how it will be taxed. In fact, the IRS considers end of the year bonuses to be payroll and imposes taxes on them. Your employer has the option of taxing yours in one of two ways.

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Houston Charities: Make a Donation Today

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Houston Charities Make a Donation Today

Charities rely on people for donations. Donations comprise many charities' main source of money and allow these organizations to support their causes. If you want to donate to charities in Houston, you may wonder which ones are among the best in the city and what specific causes they support. These organizations are well reviewed by others and support issues like animal welfare, environmental conservation and human services.

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7 Audit Red Flags for Your Small Business

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7 Audit Red Flags for Your Small Business

Just as you take care when you file your personal income taxes, you should take the same precaution when filing taxes for your small business. In fact, the IRS pays small business returns the same amount of attention to make sure business owners receive the proper credits and refunds to which they are entitled.

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How to File for Financial Hardship

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How to File for Financial Hardship

When making ends meet throughout the month is a challenge, it may not be possible for you to add another burden to your budget. However, when the IRS sends you a letter and requests regular payments for your outstanding tax debt, you cannot legally and financially afford to ignore this IRS collection attempt.

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7 Things to Know about the IRS Collections Process

By Top Tax Staff

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Like other creditors, the IRS has the right to collect on debts that are owed to it. People may not know, however, the precise method that the government uses to ensure that every tax dollar is paid to it in entirety. In reality, the collection process utilized by the IRS does not differ much than that used by other creditors like credit card companies and hospitals. Even so, delinquent taxpayers can benefit by knowing some of the more notable components of this collection process and how it could impact their debt to the IRS.

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The Pros and Cons of An IRS Offer in Compromise

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The Pros and Cons of An IRS Offer in Compromise

Owing a debt to the IRS can cast a stressful shadow over much of your life. Even as you try to continue with your normal routines, you are always aware that this debt must be paid at some point. When you simply cannot afford the entire amount owed, you may wonder if any financial remedy can help you resolve this obligation. While an offer in compromise could be an option for you to consider, you should be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of this possible remedy to your outstanding IRS debt.

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