Tax Fraud Blotter: Denial Schemes and More
Columbus, Ohio: The Justice Department has asked a federal court to permanently bar prepare John Allen from promoting tax-fraud schemes and preparing federal tax returns. In its complaint, the DOJ…
Determining Your Replacement Ratio
When planning for retirement, an important factor to consider is your desired standard of living. Do you hope to maintain the same or a similar lifestyle? If so, how much…
Estate planning…..The Next Step
Now that you’re retired, you’ll want to ensure that you have a sound financial plan that includes trust and estate planning. With forethought, you can minimize estate taxes and preserve…
Six Tips for Charitable Taxpayers
Contributing money and property are ways that you can support a charitable cause, but in order for your donation to be tax-deductible, certain conditions must be met. Read on for…
Moving This Summer? 10 Helpful Tax Tips
Moving This Summer? Here are 10 Helpful Tax Tips School’s out for the summer, and summer is a popular time for people to move – especially families with children. If…
IRS Announces Efforts to Help U.S. Citizens and others
IRS Announces Efforts to Help U.S. Citizens Overseas, Including Dual Citizens and Those with Foreign Retirement Plans WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced a plan to help U.S.…
SEC Halts $100 Million Real-Estate Based Ponzi Scheme – Utah
The SEC’s complaint filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, names Wayne L. Palmer and his firm, National Note of Utah, LC, both of West Jordan, Utah.…
Tax-Deductible – Raffle Ticket Donations
Are Nonprofit Raffle Ticket Donations Tax-Deductible? By Gail Sessoms, eHow Contributor Purchasers of raffle tickets are buying chances to win a prize. Under Internal Revenue Service tax…