Taxes

Flexible-benefits Plan (FBP) is an employee benefits plan which helps the employees’ to save considerable amount of taxes by paying certain expenses from their pre-tax income. Some of the eligible expenses from pre-tax income are medical, vision, dental, elder care, and dependent care. All state employees who get a regular paycheck are entitled to participate … Read more

If you have an email account, and who doesn’t, you are use to receiving scam emails. Well, here is one using the IRS name to watch out for over the next few months. Latest Email Scam Using IRS Name No matter how hot it is outside, nothing sends a chill down a person’s back like … Read more

Yes, that’s right, it’s that time of year nobody loves – tax time! No, this is not too early to think about it, especially if you have money coming to you. All right, so it’s not fun to think about doing your taxes. But there is a distinct advantage to getting an early start – … Read more

If you have an email account, you know about all the scam emails you get. Scammers are getting braver and using the IRS name in their new tactics. IRS Warning Taxpayers About New Email Scams The IRS has begun warning taxpayers that it is seeing a surge in tax scam emails. Many of the emails … Read more

Obviously, you use the Internet or you wouldn’t be reading this article. Since you use the web, you know about phishing scams or should. Some scams are now using fake IRS identification. IRS Wants to Know About Fake Emails Using IRS Name The IRS has sent out numerous press releases and warning about phishing scams … Read more

The IRS is heavily promoting electronic filing options. This promotion has run into problems with corporations because of complex regulations. The IRS is now moving to correct this problem. IRS Simplifies Reporting Requirements for Corps and Shareholders Corporate tax filings are legendary for their complexity, number of forms that must be filed and general burden … Read more

The IRS has decided to give up the fight on an ongoing legal issue regarding taxes it has collected on long distance telephone services. Here is the scoop. The IRS Owes You Money If You Have Paid Long Distance Phone Taxes Every one of us pays for some form of long distance telephone service. The … Read more

The IRS has obtained civil injunctions against more than 100 promoters of illegal tax avoidance schemes and fraudulent return preparers in an ongoing crackdown that began in 2001. Many of the injunctions, obtained in cooperation with the Department of Justice, also order the promoters to turn over client lists and to cease preparing federal income … Read more

Employers often ask employees to designate the amount of tax withholdings for paychecks. Occasionally, employees will fail to withhold a sufficient amount in the eyes of the IRS. The IRS will then send a “lock-in” letter on the amount to be withheld. What’s an employer to do? Withholdings Four taxes must be withheld from employee … Read more

For many business owners the answer to this quandary is tax preparation software. Fill out a fairly simple interview, click “print” and out comes a completed return that will pass muster with the IRS. The answer to all your problemsor is it? Can One Software Program Cover All Businesses? Take a moment to consider the … Read more