It is traumatic enough receiving a letter from the Internal Revenue Service, but then comes the time to reply and provide the IRS with all of the data it requests in order to positively resolve, with finality, any suspected tax obligation. How do taxpayers prepare themselves for the collection of this information? What minimal information must be provided in a typical situation? What does the IRS specifically require as to any forms or documentation? With their experience helping taxpayers utilize a vast number of IRS forms, the tax professionals at the Thorgood Law Firm can guide any taxpayer through this often stressful process.
Changes In New York’s Estate Tax
With the approval of the Executive Budget for 2015-16, several changes to the New York State estate tax law took effect. These changes amend the significant revamping of the state estate tax system from the year before. The legislation applies the new estate tax exclusions for all individuals who die after April 1, 2014, rather than only those who die within a year. It also clarifies the three-year gift add-back provision.
Finally! Congress Enacts Tax Extends Part 4
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, enacted Dec. 18, 2015, extends a long list of expired tax provisions into the future. Unlike past extension legislation, Congress extended many provisions permanently. In more traditional fashion, some of the others were extended for five years, and many for two years. The Joint Committee on Taxation estimates that the total cost of the tax provisions in the bill will be $622 billion over 10 years. Without Congress extending these various provisions, millions of Americans were in danger of losing these beneficial tax breaks by 2017.
The following incentives for real estate investment have been made permanent:
Finally! Congress Enacts Tax Extends Part 3
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, enacted Dec. 18, 2015, extends a long list of expired tax provisions into the future. Unlike past extension legislation, Congress extended many provisions permanently. In more traditional fashion, some of the others were extended for five years, and many for two years. The Joint Committee on Taxation estimates that the total cost of the tax provisions in the bill will be $622 billion over 10 years. Without Congress extending these various provisions, millions of Americans were in danger of losing these beneficial tax breaks by 2017.
Congress made permanent various provisions with incentives for businesses. Some are as follows:
Finally! Congress Enacts Tax Extends Part 2
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, enacted Dec. 18, 2015, extends a long list of expired tax provisions into the future. Unlike past extension legislation, Congress extended many provisions permanently. In more traditional fashion, some of the others were extended for five years, and many for two years. The Joint Committee on Taxation estimates that the total cost of the tax provisions in the bill will be $622 billion over 10 years.
These tax breaks include but are not limited to savings for teachers, parking and transit benefits, and certain charitable contributions which will be discussed in this blog. Without Congress extending these various provisions, millions of Americans were in danger of losing these beneficial tax breaks by 2017.
Finally! Congress Enacts Tax Extends Part 1
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, enacted Dec. 18, 2015, extends a long list of expired tax provisions into the future. Unlike past extension legislation, Congress extended many provisions permanently. In more traditional fashion, some of the others were extended for five years, and many for two years. The Joint Committee on Taxation estimates that the total cost of the tax provisions in the bill will be $622 billion over 10 years. Without Congress extending these various provisions, millions of Americans were in danger of losing these beneficial tax breaks by 2017.
The Importance Of Form 8332
Divorced taxpayers with children that fail to include an executed Form 8332 with their tax return will lose the exemption for that particular tax year. Form 8332 (Release/Revocation of Release of Claim to Exemption for Child by Custodial Parent) allows parents to do the following.
- Release a claim to exemption for a child so that the noncustodial parent can claim an exemption for the child.
- Revoke a previous release of claim to exemption for a child.
IRS Agents – Who Are These People?
For individuals with delinquent tax debt, thoughts of IRS contact may haunt their daily thoughts. IRS operatives may be lurking, waiting, ready to move in and assert their authority. At least this has often been the public perception, albeit somewhat exaggerated. However, this may be more likely of an occurrence in 2016 as IRS representatives seem to be regularly “visiting” taxpayers at their homes and places of employment! The tax professionals at the Thorgood Law Firm can assist any taxpayer that receives an unexpected visit from IRS personnel. Just who are these representatives and agents of the IRS?
How Long Do I Have To Pay An Offer-In-Compromise?
Taxpayers that qualify may take advantage of the federal “Offer in Compromise” program to resolve and settle their tax problems. The Offer in Compromise (“OIC”) program is not for every taxpayer and the IRS advises that taxpayers explore all other payment options before applying for an OIC. An experienced tax professional is absolutely essential in all steps of the process of formulating, making, and awaiting the IRS to accept, an OIC.
I’m Retired And I Have Tax Debt, What Now? Part 1: Retirement Assets
Taxpayers that retire with unpaid tax debt seemingly face a grim retirement because of the thought that assets reserved and necessary for retirement will be taken by the IRS. Here is the first part of our blog on what retired taxpayers may expect in dealing with the IRS regarding certain assets such as retirement accounts.