Do you get a refund from the federal government at tax time? Or do you owe taxes? If the latter, paying the balance can be difficult if you owe back taxes. The IRS can charge you a monthly penalty , and penalties and late fees can make paying the balance off impossible without assistance. Seek […]

Where can you turn when you have tax questions and need help with your taxes? Who can you trust? What should you do? Here’s a quick checklist: 1) Grab all your tax-related documents, everything, and store them safely in a safe, clearly marked place such as a large envelope. 2) Check out the IRS website […]

There are lots of advantages to using tax software, possibly along with a tax accountant as well, compared with doing your taxes the old fashioned way (with an expensive tax preparation specialist and/or by yourself with a calculator and pile of paperwork). Some of the advantages are making fewer mistakes on your taxes, getting your […]