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...
On Wednesday, the class-action lawsuit that was brought by several Ohio municipalities challenging the state’s ability to collect local taxes has been struck down by a Franklin County judge. The lawsuit, filed by over 100 municipalities, challenged a recent law passed...
For the next couple months, you will likely be seeing people standing on street corners with signs advertising tax services and countless TV ads for tax preparers promising fast refunds. There will be kiosks set up in malls and departments stores with tax preparers on...
Probate is the process in which a court oversees the distribution of your property after you are deceased. During probate, any of your outstanding debts will be addressed and your assets will be distributed according to your will. The probate process for your estate...