From the taxes Tag

A Cash Refund? At Wal-Mart?

Time seems to stand still when you are waiting for your tax refund to arrive. This year will be no exception, as most reports indicate refunds may be slowed due to a decrease in […]

The Most Complicated Tax Season Yet

As if tax issues weren’t difficult enough, now the complex new health law could create more confusion. This tax season, expect to see the Affordable Health Care Act on your tax form when preparing […]

How IRS Budget Cuts May Slow Your Refund

Tax returns are due every April 15th. In order to file accurately, you must have all the information necessary to prepare and file your return. So, at the end of January employers and other […]

Top Tax Stories For The New Year

The elections at the end of 2014 gave control of Congress back to the Republican party. There are also Republican governors in over half of the states in the union. Often times when a […]

A Tax Hike For The Wealthy?

Life isn’t fair, and this seems to be the most evident and visible in the world of taxes. It seems like the average wage earner is the one that pays the most in taxes, […]

What To Do About An IRS Wage Levy Or Garnishment

The IRS is a serious creditor, and will undertake serious collection action when you owe back taxes. The agency may place a lien on your property, making it difficult to obtain credit or sell […]

Should I Itemize My Deductions?

Knowing how to fill out a tax return takes a lot of skill and knowledge. There are programs available to assist you, but many times the lack of personal interaction leads to missed deductions […]

What Is A Tax Lien?

Liens are legal tools used to ensure payment of debt. When you take out a loan for a car or a home, the lender will place a lien on the collateral until the loan […]

Common Penalties For Failure To Pay Taxes

If you fail to pay your tax liability as it becomes due, you will be assessed fines and penalties until you do pay. If the failure persists for several years, the fines and penalties […]

How Much Time Do I Have To Pay Taxes?

The failure to pay income taxes, or the inability to do so is common. Each year, there are taxpayers who are unable to remit payment with their return on April 15th.  If this is […]