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When to Contact The Taxpayer Advocate
Taxpayers may be able to have their IRS issues resolved by using the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). The TAS is an independent organization within the IRS that was created to help taxpayers find solutions to their tax problems. Both individual taxpayers and businesses can use the TAS. The service is free of cost. Taxpayers who are experiencing financial difficulties and are unable to secure professional representation, or are unhappy with services provided by the IRS, can ...
read more »Married? The Question is to File Jointly or Not to File Jointly
The perpetual question that married couples ask each other at the time of tax filing is, "Should we file jointly or separately?" Filing jointly is typically more advantageous for married couples. Under certain circumstances, however, married couples will find that filing separately will provide them with more benefits. If you have been filing jointly for years, you should calculate your taxes using both methods to see if filing separately would reduce your tax liability. If you ...
read more »The Taxpayer Bill of Rights
Twenty years in the making, the Taxpayer Bill of Rights is a list of 10 rights that Americans can use when dealing with the IRS. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights is the result of the effort of many organizations, the primary one being the National Taxpayer Advocate. A 2012 study shows that half of the taxpayers questioned in the survey believed that they had rights before the IRS, and only 11% said that they knew what ...
read more »What is The EITC and Why is it a Common Cause of Tax Debt?
The Earned Income Tax Credit (ETIC), also known as the Earned Income Credit (EIC) is a refundable tax credit that provides benefits to working individuals with moderate income. As with every other credit, the EITC reduces the total tax liability of the taxpayer. Even if the taxpayer does not owe taxes, they can get a refund if they file a tax return and claim the EITC. Qualifying Requirements To qualify for the EITC, you need to fulfill ...
read more »Common Causes of Tax Debt
Taxpayers do not always wind up with a tax debt because they do not pay their taxes on time. In certain instances, a tax debt may come as a surprise. To better understand what to expect, consider these common causes of tax debt: Non-Payment of Taxes A common cause of tax debt is not paying what is owed before the filing deadline. If a taxpayer does not pay their entire tax bill during the filing period, the ...
read more »Why The TurboTax Security Breach Should Worry Us
The security breach of TurboTax came as a blow to Intuit, the company that owns TurboTax. Even though TurboTax was operational again, after a brief shutdown and added security, the breach shows the damage identity thieves are capable of inflicting. It is particularly worrisome because taxpayers had no control over preventing their identities from being stolen. Identity Theft On The Rise Identity theft is steadily becoming a problem with no solution. Despite the efforts of the IRS ...
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