The United States government requires taxpayers to make tax payments throughout the year. Taxpayers often meet this obligation by withholding tax payments from their paychecks or making estimated tax payments throughout the year. However, if a taxpayer fails to pay a certain percentage of his or her tax obligation throughout the year, the Internal Revenuecontinue reading…
Three tips for businesses as they prepare to file 2018 taxes
As 2018 comes to a close, business owners are likely gathering paperwork and reviewing documents in preparation to navigate the first set of tax filings under the new laws passed with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Although changes are complex, three specific things to keep in mind that impact a large number ofcontinue reading…
The six stages of property tax delinquency in MN
Minnesota lawmakers are considering an increase to property taxes. Lawmakers in Hennepin County are currently taking a 5.5 percent increase into consideration. If the proposal becomes law, homeowners could see a spike in their property taxes in 2019. These obligations can be difficult to manage, but a failure to pay the tax bill can result in seriouscontinue reading…
IRS to check social media for evidence of tax evasion
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has had to cut down significantly on the size of its workforce. Due to the reduced workforce, the agency has stated it struggles to keep up with investigations. As a result, the agency has needed to take steps towards increased efficiency. One example: use of social media to gather datacontinue reading…
Does the earned income tax credit increase audit risk?
Taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) are at an increased risk of an audit compared to those who do not. The reason: it is a tax credit often claimed in error. Last year alone the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audited 381,000 taxpayers that claimed the EITC. This translates to over one-third ofcontinue reading…