If you make a mistake on your tax return, speak to your tax preparer to determine whether an amended return should be filed. You may be entitled to a refund or you may owe money. Being proactive could eliminate future notices from the IRS for unreported income and may...
Working The Puzzle From All The Angles
Month: August 2014
State Taxes Can Hurt
On Behalf of Demetrius J. Karos, Ltd. | Aug 27, 2014 | Tax Law
Many of us focus on the Federal tax and forget the tax hit caused by the state tax. Here is an article with 10 states that are expensive in more ways than just the income tax.http://finance.yahoo.com/news/10-least-tax-friendly-states-150706051.html
Got Education? Get a Credit from the IRS
On Behalf of Demetrius J. Karos, Ltd. | Aug 26, 2014 | Tax Law
Education can be expensive. Tuition, books, and supplies, all of these costs add up. Congress recognized this cost and provided the taxpayers with various credits to take some of the sting out of the significant outlay for the cost of higher education. Here...
IRS Satisfies All of Your Tax Information Needs
On Behalf of Demetrius J. Karos, Ltd. | Aug 20, 2014 | Tax Law
With all the scammers and misinformation out there, the IRS is providing information out there for us to be informed. Options include Facebook, Twitter, Podcasts and an excellent website.Remember: Knowledge is Power. Use IRS Social Media Tools Social media is a...
Can You Deduct Your Moving Expenses?
On Behalf of Demetrius J. Karos, Ltd. | Aug 19, 2014 | Tax Law
Moving can be very stressful as well as an expensive process. The current tax law provides for a deduction for some but not all moving related expenses. A little planning can take some of the sting out of a move. Unfortunately, there is no help for the stress....
Watch for Scams
On Behalf of Demetrius J. Karos, Ltd. | Aug 18, 2014 | Tax Law
Criminals get creative everyday. A taxpayer can always consult with an accountant or an attorney before proceedings begin. Knowing your rights and options can provide a better solution and may help avoid some of the current scams by criminals posing as an IRS...
Miscellaneous Deductions Can Cut Taxes
On Behalf of Demetrius J. Karos, Ltd. | Aug 16, 2014 | Tax Law
Managing your miscellaneous deductions is very important and could be worth money to you. As your income increases, so does the two percent floor that you must over come in order to start deducting miscellaneous deductions. Here are a few tips to watch for in your tax...
Got a Balance Due with the IRS?
On Behalf of Demetrius J. Karos, Ltd. | Aug 14, 2014 | Tax Law
Most taxpayers have adequate withholding and receive a refund every year. What if there is a balance due? Many taxpayers make the mistake of not filing a tax return. Unfortunately, that creates many other problems and the issues do not go away. Here are a...
Use IRS Online Tools to Get Year-Round Tax Help
On Behalf of Demetrius J. Karos, Ltd. | Aug 12, 2014 | Tax Law
The Internal Revenue Service has created and maintained an excellent website that is full of information to satisfy most of your informational needs. This website is a great place to start to find information if you have a tax question or are starting a...
Ten Things to Know About the Taxpayer Advocate Service
On Behalf of Demetrius J. Karos, Ltd. | Aug 8, 2014 | Tax Law
The Taxpayer Advocate was created as a safe guard for taxpayers that run into a problem with the IRS and need assitance for a independent third party assess the situation and come to a quick resolution. Ten Things to Know About the Taxpayer Advocate Service1. The...