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The Motley Fool
March 23, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Seeking Foolish Tax Help Even if you pay someone else to prepare your tax return, you're still legally liable for every item as far as the IRS is concerned. That means you, not the preparer, will potentially be on the hook for penalties and interest.   |
Entrepreneur
March 2007
Carol Tice |
A Click Away Secure online tax filing is at your fingertips. |
The Motley Fool
February 20, 2004
Roy Lewis |
Tax Scams and Frauds As the saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. That's the case with scams that seem to show up around tax-filing season. Here are some of the biggies to look out for this year. |
The Motley Fool
March 1, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
How to Find a Tax Pro Here are some tips to help you find a good tax perfessional. First off, ask for referrals from people whose business savvy you respect. Any accountant can buy advertising, but she can't buy satisfied clients. |
The Motley Fool
February 8, 2006
Dayana Yochim |
Dirty Dozen Tax Scams The Internal Revenue Service just rolled out its list of 12 top tax scams, which, coincidentally, deflects some of the consumer ire about parting with huge chunks our paychecks this time of year. |
The Motley Fool
February 1, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Don't Screw Up Your Refund Reclaim your overpaid telephone taxes, but make sure to get it right. |
The Motley Fool
March 30, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Fighting Identity Theft the IRS Way Lawmakers on the House of Representatives committee that oversees tax laws recently approved a bill with two items designed to help consumers avoid and cope with identity theft. |
Inc.
March 2006 |
What to Ask Your Accountant The right tax preparer can make all the difference. Here are four key questions to ask before tax time rolls around. |
The Motley Fool
April 12, 2010
Selena Maranjian |
Beware These Tax Scams The IRS won't fall for these schemes. Neither should you. |
The Motley Fool
January 19, 2010 |
Find the Right Tax Pro Pronto! How to find the best person to help you with your taxes. |
The Motley Fool
June 2, 2006
Roy Lewis |
Will Your Return Be Audited? The IRS steps up enforcement. Should you be terrified that your return might be selected for audit? |
InternetNews
April 14, 2006
David Miller |
Phishing for Tax Scam Victims Federal investigators are warning about the dangers of e-mails claiming to be from the IRS. |
The Motley Fool
February 13, 2004
Roy Lewis |
IRS: e-Everything! A visit to the IRS website can make your tax life a little bit easier. |
The Motley Fool
February 3, 2011
Jeff Rose |
How Military Members Can Find a Good Tax Preparer If you are in the military and looking for assistance in preparing your taxes, you do have options. |
AFP eWire
February 11, 2008 |
IRS Warns Charities of Email Scam The Internal Revenue Service is warning charities of a new scam involving an email directed towards charitable organizations that informs them they are eligible for a tax refund. |
InternetNews
April 12, 2007
Roy Mark |
IRS 'Riddled' With Security Holes? Convicted I.D. thief tells lawmakers how he scammed more than $43,000 out of the tax collectors. |
The Motley Fool
December 11, 2006
Mary Dalrymple |
Don't Be on the Bad Side of the Tax Man Take a cue from celebrities who learned their tax lessons the hard way. 1. Use a reputable tax return preparer... 2. File your return... etc. |
The Motley Fool
March 17, 2006
Roy Lewis |
Top 5 Audit Myths While IRS audits have been around for many years, there are still a number of misconceptions about what triggers an audit, or how to avoid one. Here are the top five. |
Financial Planning
January 1, 2005
Kristen French |
A Taxing Situation Legislation to require tax preparer registration is on the table and will affect a number of CFP and RIA professionals. |
The Motley Fool
April 5, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Help! I Owe Taxes! Don't panic if your expected tax refund turns out to be a tax bill. Resist the urge to stick your head in the sand and hope the IRS will just go away. It won't, and avoiding the problem will only make it worse. |
The Motley Fool
December 12, 2006
Mary Dalrymple |
Tax Refund Delays Ahead Late tax law changes may delay refunds for very early filers. |
Entrepreneur
June 2004
Julie Monahan |
Here's a Tip Want good tax advice? You might not find it at the IRS. |
Entrepreneur
February 2007
Carol Tice |
Backup Plan What happens when you can't pay your taxes? |
The Motley Fool
January 5, 2007
Roy Lewis |
Another Line on the Tax Return Learn about the telephone excise tax refund. It's likely that unless you spend a considerable amount of money on long-distance telephone service, the actual amount of the refund will be negligible. |
The Motley Fool
February 24, 2006
Roy Lewis |
The Electronic IRS The IRS is aggressively pushing to make more of its information available via the Internet. Here are a few highlights. |
The Motley Fool
March 5, 2004
Roy Lewis |
Top Five Audit Myths Looking to shield your return from an audit? Then don't pull any of these stunts. Five common tax audit myths. |
Investment Advisor
February 2007
Les Witmer |
It's That Time Again Tips from the pros on this year's tax returns: Small Businesses: The New Form 944... Information Returns: Form 1099... Corporations: The Changing E-File Mandate... A New Refund: Telephone Excise Tax... etc. |
Entrepreneur
October 2006
Carol Tice |
Are You Paid Up? Many business owners farm out time-consuming payroll tasks. If you do, be warned: Outsourcing payroll functions does not outsource your tax responsibilities. |
Entrepreneur
September 2006
Jennifer Pellet |
Privacy, Please Potential changes in IRS rules could leave you exposed. |
The Motley Fool
January 18, 2007
Roy Lewis |
No Early Filing for Some Taxpayers Changes made late in the year may affect your tax filing. Where is the hang-up? The state and local sales tax deduction... The higher education tuition and fees deduction... The qualified educator deduction... |
InternetNews
April 9, 2010 |
Phishers Rev Up IRS Scams for Tax Time With tax season in full swing, online scammers are blanketing the Internet with polished messages posing as the IRS trying to entice users to click on a link that could expose their personal information. |
The Motley Fool
January 11, 2005
Dayana Yochim |
Get Trustworthy Tax Help What to do when that 1040 EZ form turns out to be anything but "EZ." |
The Motley Fool
January 14, 2010 |
Don't Get Scammed on Your Tax Refund Itching to get your due from Uncle Sam? There are plenty of folks -- legit and otherwise -- who will happily promise to help you get a faster or bigger refund. |
The Motley Fool
March 18, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
Don't Let Audit Fears Cost You Money Taxes aren't any fun, so it doesn't make any sense to pay more than you have to. As long as you're doing the right thing, the specter of an IRS audit shouldn't keep you from getting every penny you're entitled to. |
The Motley Fool
February 6, 2007
Dayana Yochim |
Tax Cheats Are Out to Get You Even legal tax season ploys can come back to bite you. Here are some tips on staying on the right side of the law with Uncle Sam. |
Information Today
April 2008
Phillip Brett |
Tax Time: Phishing Scams and Schemes And as the buzz surrounding online tax filing increases, so do the odds of getting scammed. Phishing scams abound that mimic IRS notices to try to get bank account and other personal information. |
Financial Planning
August 1, 2011
Ingrid Case |
Foreign Affairs Financial planners need to ask clients whether they hold money outside the U.S. and advise them on the proper tax steps. Many clients clearly don't know the law. |
The Motley Fool
March 31, 2006
Roy Lewis |
Avoid Tax Filing Mistakes Beware of taxpayers' most common goofs: Carry-forwards from prior years... Missing Social Security numbers... Assuming the itemized deduction... Overpayment of Social Security taxes... State tax refunds... etc. |
The Motley Fool
December 22, 2010
Rich Smith |
Tax Time Just Got Easier Effective Jan. 1, the IRS is about to institute a new rule requiring that brokerages begin keeping track of how much you pay when you buy a stock -- your "cost basis," in accounting parlance. |
Entrepreneur
November 2004
Joan Szabo |
Electric Slide Switching to the the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System makes good tax sense for small businesses. |
The Motley Fool
January 25, 2006
Dayana Yochim |
Get Trustworthy Tax Help Do you need a helping hand figuring out your return? If you had unusual gains or decreases in income, or a boost in assets via inheritance, or some other windfall, you might want to consider getting a pro's input. |
Entrepreneur
October 2005
Joan Szabo |
No Refuge Entrepreneurs should be wary of the new tax shelter- reporting requirements lurking in the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. |
The Motley Fool
January 4, 2008
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Good Riddance to Tax Refund Loans? The Internal Revenue Service is considering putting restrictions on this loan, a product that tax preparation specialists such as H&R Block and Jackson Hewitt have been promoting for years. |
The Motley Fool
June 22, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Blow Whistle, Collect Moola Whistle-blowers may soon stand to rake in a lot of dough for speaking up. |
Inc.
August 2003
Nadine Heintz |
Senators Call for Small-Biz Refunds A six-year-old change in tax law is giving the Internal Revenue Service some agita. |
The Motley Fool
May 4, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Making Taxes Better Miss tax season? You can learn about taxes throughout the year! |
Entrepreneur
July 2005
Julie Monahan |
Scared Straight The IRS is threatening to conduct more audits of individuals and businesses. Should your company be worried? |
Registered Rep.
December 3, 2009
Kristen French |
IRS Investigates Stanford Clients With Offshore Accounts The IRS believes many of Allen Stanford's clients used offshore accounts to conceal income. |
The Motley Fool
January 23, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Cash In on Your Tax Refund Plan now to save some of your check from the IRS. |
The Motley Fool
January 21, 2005
Roy Lewis |
Keep an Eye on Your Taxes Here are a few short items of general interest to many taxpayers. |
