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Tax Preparation

Reporting Tip Income to the IRS

Information About Tips & TaxesIf you receive tips as part of your job, it’s important to realize that all tips are considered income and are…


Free Tax Assistance Is Available

The tax code is adjusted every year and it can be a lot to keep up with. Sometimes your life situation changes and you’re unsure…


Income Tax Extensions Explained

Nearly everyone knows that April 15 is the deadline for submitting tax returns in the United States. Although some entities may need to file before…


Who Has To File A Tax Return

How to Determine If You Need to File a Tax Return With the IRS Are you wondering if you need to file a tax return?…


6 Tips to Help You Avoid an IRS Tax Audit

Although the IRS only audits about 1.1% of the over 140 million returns it receives each year, for those people who do receive an audit…


2014 Federal Tax Rates, Personal Exemptions, and Standard Deductions

IRS Tax Brackets and Deduction Amounts for Tax Year 2014Below are the tax rates and related numbers that you will need to prepare your 2014…


Understanding the Standard Deduction

How the Standard Deduction Can Reduce Your Federal Tax BillIt’s the age-old question: Should you take the standard deduction, or should you itemize your deductions?To…


Top Options for E-Filing Your Tax Return

Roughly one in three Americans files their own taxes online, rather than using a professional tax preparer. If you're going to file electronically, there are…