If you need additional time to file your taxes this year, the Internal Revenue Service allows you to make an extension. This gives you another six months to complete your return. And...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/18/2022
Identity theft is not limited to criminals opening credit cards and collecting debts in your name - your return is also at risk. While the IRS works hard to combat fraudulent returns,...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 07/09/2022
Since nonresident and resident aliens are taxed differently, it is important to determine your status. You are considered a nonresident alien when you are not a U.S. citizen or a U.S....
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/01/2022
Keeping old tax records can save you time and effort if you are audited or need to file an amended tax return. Previous tax returns can also help you document your income when applying...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/24/2022
Tax season has many people wondering what itemized deductions are and their role in tax preparation. Itemized deductions offer an alternative to standard deductions and can reduce...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 06/24/2022
The IRS may come requesting the previous record, and it is bad for you to have none. In such a case, you may face serious financial penalties. However, having a record for various...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 06/10/2022
A spouse usually signs joint tax returns with the knowledge to face the due tax, penalties, and interest accompanying the tax return. According to the IRS (Internal Revenue Service),...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/31/2022
Most tax practitioners are familiar with reasonable cause as the basis for penalty abatement. But many often overlook another important reason for penalty abatement: the so-called...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/27/2022
We usually leave tax planning until it is the last minute. When you open your to-do list for that day, there it is, the item you've been ignoring for weeks. It says, "Finish...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 05/27/2022