Posts Tagged ‘2008 taxes’

Ask the Tax Resolution Expert: Victim of Investment Fraud Needs Advice on Filing 2008 Taxes

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

Today’s question comes from Doug P, an investment fraud victim interested in recovering his losses when he files his 2008 taxes…
In Dec. of 2007, I gave an independent broker some money to invest for me. About $30,000. Three weeks later  (first part of Jan 2008 ) he sends me a check for the amount I gave him and in the letter told me this money was never invested.
UHHHMMMMM. Ponzi gone
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Reducing Your IRS Bill - Two-Part Interview with Tax Tips for Small Businesses and Individuals

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Last week I appeared as a guest tax expert on New Mexico’s KSVP with Mike Jaxson. We talked about important year-end tax tips for reducing your IRS tax bill.
Check out the videos below to find out more about:

Self-employment deductions including business vehicles, equipment and furniture expenses
Tips on accelerating deductions, like paying your 2009 property taxes and estimated tax payments before the end of the year so you can take those
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The Most Important Tax Tip of the Year - File An Accurate Tax Return to Reduce Your Chances of an IRS Audit

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

I’ve been talking about how we’re sure to see another surge in IRS enforcement with the growing government deficit.  With audits on the rise, the most important thing to remember this year is to make sure your tax return is accurate because you don’t want to take any chances with the IRS.
A recent article on bloomberg.com talked about how the IRS will be looking for every dime it can get
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10 Things Taxpayers Can Do Before December 31, 2008 to Reduce the Tax Bill Due on April 15, 2009

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Start getting your 2008 taxes ready now with these year-end tax tips! Don’t wait till April to start thinking about your taxes. With the sluggish economy, you have to get started on trimming your taxes now, before the end of the year!
For 2008, savvy income and deduction management can help taxpayers make the most of a bad year. Knowing your rights as a taxpayer and how to avoid filing penalties
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