Taxes can affect just about every area of your financial life. From your retirement savings and life insurance to the gifts you give to your family members, there are many tax liability issues that are easy to overlook. Those with significant resources can sometimes...

Tax season is upon us once again, but many taxpayers are about to get some very unwelcome surprises when they do their taxes. They may not get much of a return -- or they may even owe taxes this year. While that prospect might be dreaded, it is always best to...

Tax season is here again. For many, that means just adding up their W-2s, filing a quick 1040-EZ form and collecting a return. It’s not quite that easy when you’re a gig worker, an independent contractor or somebody whose side hustle has started to turn a profit....

If you have struggled to keep on top of your finances this year, you might feel like ignoring tax demands from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). However, hiding your head in the sand will only make your problems worse. Failing to respond to the IRS's demands could...

Many different types of taxes exist, including estate, sales, property and income taxes, to mention a few of them. The person appointed to the role of executor of someone's estate has many responsibilities. One of those is to file a fiduciary income tax return. What...

An audit is something most people want to avoid in any way they can. An audit can be stressful, especially if you don’t work with professional tax attorneys or accountants each year when you file. The good news is that there are steps that you can take as you work...

If you’re behind on your taxes or simply cannot pay what you owe, one thing you may want to look into is making an "offer in compromise" to the IRS. Using the Internal Revenue Service’s Offer in Compromise tool, you can see if you qualify to pay less than you owe on...

The difference between the wage your employer pays you and your actual take-home income can be frustrating. Many people pay 20% or more of their average weekly income in various taxes. When it is time to file your tax return, it is normal and even reasonable to want...

You want to stay on top of your federal income taxes to avoid the possibility of triggering an audit. Some indications that you may want to get in touch with your tax attorney include if: Your business is growing, so your tax returns are becoming more complex Your...

Whether you run a business or have complicated investments, it’s normal to worry about the possibility of a tax audit -- and the potential consequences. Tax laws have grown increasingly complex over the years, so the chances that you’ve made a mistake somewhere have...