Try as they might, many taxpayers do not make the tax deadline on time. The reasons can vary: A busy schedule, a family crisis or simply forgetfulness. No matter the excuse, every year many Americans fail to submit their returns by the date mandated by the Internal...
The past year brought many new changes regarding taxes. In winter of 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which overhauls many aspects of the American tax code. Many taxpayers have had to adjust to the myriad changes in tax laws. Another change that...
With just one more week to file annual income taxes, many Americans are rushing to prepare their returns on time. Filing taxes at the last minute is hardly ideal, it is the choice that many busy taxpayers make. What many people don’t realize is that rushing through...
The Ohio attorney general announced this week that there has been an increase in consumer reports of tax scams. There have been nearly 800 reports of tax scams reported to the Ohio Attorney General’s Help Center this year. With the tax-filing deadline only two weeks...
Do you remember what you were thinking about last March? Probably not–but whatever was on your mind, there is a good chance that it involved taxes. The filing deadline is approaching quickly, so you may still be thinking a lot about taxes. And chances are, some of the...
Taxpayers have the option of claiming the standard deduction or itemizing their deductions. Itemizing can mean a bigger tax refund, but it is also a very detailed process that can be a pain in the neck to complete. With the filing deadline just a month away, you are...
From business professionals to individuals in low-paying jobs, taxes can seem like a burden. In addition to having money withheld from paychecks in order to go toward taxes, following the steps to actually file the proper tax forms during this time of year can seem...
As a business owner, you know just how exhausting the tax season can be. Not only are you responsible for your private, individual tax returns, you must also worry about filing taxes for your business. This is no mean feat. In fact, the National Small Business...
The deadline for tax season is just over a month away. If you are preparing your taxes, you are probably trying to think of the best ways to cut down on the amount that you owe the IRS. You’re not the only one: According to a recent survey from the American Institute...
If you were to hazard a guess, do you think that Americans are less likely to cheat on their diets, academic tests, romantic partners or taxes? The answer may surprise you–a recent study has shown that Americans are far less likely to cheat on their tax returns than...