Posts Tagged ‘IRS tax audits’

IRS Audit News: Expect Increased Tax Audits Due to Taxpayer Abuse of First Time Homebuyer Credit

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

The IRS is set to audit many more returns in 2009 and 2010 due to abuses by taxpayers of the first time home buyer tax credit. The first-time homebuyer tax credit is a tax break of up to $8,000 for qualified home sales before December 1, 2009.
Not everyone qualifies for this credit and I’ve also blogged about common misconceptions about the first time homebuyer tax credit.  Knowing the rules and
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Tax Help for Cash For Clunkers Participants – How Dealerships Can Save Money by Benefiting from Additional IRS Tax Breaks

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Auto dealers across the nation have been benefiting from the “Cash for Clunkers” stimulus program–selling more fuel efficiency cars in exchange for fuel-guzzling “clunkers.”
Not only are average consumers loving the $4,500 non-taxable cash vouchers from trading in their old cars for new ones, auto dealers can also benefit above and beyond the mere increase in sales. In order to auto dealers to save money and avoid serious
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Tax Evasion Schemes Are Too Costly To Be Worth The Effort

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

In the current environment of increasing IRS enforcement efforts, it is unwise for taxpayers to evade taxes and think that they can get away with it.
While it may be true that a small percentage of tax evaders could enjoy a few years of “freedom” from the IRS, the ones who do get caught could be served with debilitating bank levies and heavy wage garnishments for life. (And you never know
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How to Hire a Tax Resolution Company You Can Trust - 7 Ways to Ensure That Your IRS Tax Problems Are in Good Hands

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Tax-burdened Americans seeking professional help in solving their IRS problems have more options today than ever before. The tax debt relief industry has seen dramatic growth over the past 5 years as many companies have entered the arena to offer help to taxpayers impacted by a sharp increase in IRS tax compliance enforcement.
But lately, many of these so-called tax resolution firms have been making headlines for misleading consumers with deceptive
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Americans Will Need Help Seeking Tax Relief in Ailing Economy as IRS Continues Push For Compliance

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Amid the slow economy and increasing federal deficit, a much needed surge in tax revenue means that a growing number of taxpayers can expect to be audited while Americans already burdened by tax debt will find it harder than ever to resolve their IRS tax problems.
In fiscal year 2007, IRS audit rates were up from the previous year for both individuals overall and higher-income taxpayers. Additionally, audits of S Corporations
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