This time of year, taxpayers across America are scrambling to put together their last year's mileage records. First you've got to total up how many miles you drove for your trade or business. Then you've got to add up all…
Who hasn't wanted to be a spy at some point or another? Boys see their first James Bond movie, and they don't want to be like 007 — they want to be 007. Girls learn how Mata Hari put her…
The IRS is being awesome today! YAY!!!! For small businesses (assets less than $10mil or av gross revenues less than $10mil) we will not HAVE to file the form 3115! You will have the choice to file this form if…
Do you want to get an accurate record of your mileage so that you can confidently claim the deduction and put money back in your pocket? If the answer is yes, I highly recommend the MileIQ Mobile App. It’s an…
Don't worry! The IRS won't be knocking at your door. Hopefully you filed an extension (federal form 4868) but, if you didn't, don't fret! Here are the steps to take if you didn't file your extension by 4/15/14 @12 midnight:…
So, you and your spouse combined make over $250,000. Did you get a surprise when you went to file your taxes this year? Did all of a sudden you now owe a TON of extra $? You got hit by…
As you scramble to prepare for next years taxes coming (un hungh, sure, yeah right Tax Goddess!!!), take a moment to reflect on how once upon a time taxes were way crazier. Here's a short list of five taxes that…
Financial life isn't great for many right now, and tax deadlines are rapidly approaching. If you find that you can't pay your taxes on time, the Federal Trade Commission can help. Here's what they suggest: Read your notices from the…
If you owe back taxes, you may be tempted to turn to companies that claim they can reduce or eliminate your tax debts and stop back-tax collection by applying for IRS hardship programs. The truth is that most people don’t…
The other day I was on the phone with a client who has been in business for a while, but just felt like she could be doing things better than she already is. She asked me to write an article…
WASHINGTON–The Internal Revenue Service today announced a delay of approximately one to two weeks to the start of the 2014 filing season to allow adequate time to program and test tax processing systems following the 16-day federal government closure. According…
Should I be collecting and remitting sales tax? By Jason Rush, head of Payroll and Sales Tax @ Tax Goddess Business Services®, PC, Scottsdale CPA Sales tax (also known as transaction privilege tax) can often be a confusing, and let’s admit,…
Give Withholding and Payments a Check-up to Avoid a Tax Surprise Some people are surprised to learn they’re due a large federal income tax refund when they file their taxes. Others are surprised that they owe more taxes than they…
Albany, NY Some 16,000 delinquent taxpayers were put on notice in August: Pay up or lose your driver's license. The Department of Taxation and Finance sent the warnings to implement new provisions of law enacted with the state budget. Gov…
Going to college can be a stressful time for students and parents. The IRS offers these tips about education tax benefits that can help offset some college costs and maybe relieve some of that stress. • American Opportunity Tax Credit. This…