Defending Fair Market Value
“Fair market value (FMV) is the price that property would sell for on the open market. It is the price that would be agreed on
October 24, 2013
Reduce Your Income: Hire Your Kids
If you own your own business, by hiring your children you can save in the following ways: Salaries paid to children under 18 are not
October 8, 2013
I’m Being Audited!
On average less than 2% of over 90 million tax returns are selected for audit each year. The percentage increases for higher income groups and
September 17, 2013
Tax-Free Rental Income
Most income you receive is taxable income that is reported to you and to the Federal/State tax authorities. However, there are a few income-producing events
August 27, 2013
Using Losers to Make Winners
Understanding the rules surrounding investment losses can really help minimize your tax obligation each year. This is because investment gains and income can be subject
August 19, 2013
IRS Notices with Interest Calculation Error
IRS to send out special mailings Noted here is a copy of a recent interest error calculation announcement made by the IRS. If you recently
July 19, 2013
Avoid the Gambling Winnings Tax Surprise
With the increased popularity of lotteries and casinos, more unsuspecting winners are experiencing a lucky payday only to end up with a huge tax head-ache
July 16, 2013
Avoid the 50% Penalty!
Understanding Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rules Every year thousands of taxpayers are hit with a heavy 50% penalty for not withdrawing enough money from their
July 9, 2013
Does Your Mileage Log Travel the Distance?
The tax code allows deductions for qualified miles driven for business, medical, moving and charitable purposes. But to claim this deduction you must keep adequate
July 1, 2013
Who Pays What?
In a continuing effort to provide information as we listen to the budget and debt debates out of Washington D.C., outlined here are some IRS
July 1, 2013
