Apple, Inc. is a hugely successful company, with some of the most popular products in the world. It’s no surprise that Apple does very well financially, including racking up more than $182 billion in revenue in 2014. So whether you drink the “Apple juice” or not, there’s no arguing that the company is great at what it does. ... Read More
Why Is Clinton Pushing a Tax She Does Everything to Evade?
When it comes to the estate tax, most people wish they could avoid it like the plague, or even as much as death itself. The estate tax, or the death tax as it is often referred, has long been a controversial topic on Capitol Hill, with lawmakers on both sides arguing for or against it to varying degrees. While most republicans ... Read More
New Tax Rules Give IRS More Time to Conduct Audits
There are a lot of people who really don’t enjoy paying their taxes. However, while most people would love to get more in return from the IRS and keep a lot more of their hard-earned income for themselves, most taxpayers still comply with the rules and send off their tax return to the IRS before the April 15th deadline every ... Read More
Can Employee Business Expenses Form 2106 Save on Taxes?
Have you ever had to purchase something for work but your employer didn’t reimburse for you it? Do you have to use your vehicle for work-related purposes, other than your commute to the office and back? What about any office supplies you need, or perhaps specific clothing or footwear that is a requirement for your job? There are ... Read More
The Hidden Cost of Travel Taxes: What You Should Know
Who doesn’t love a great family vacation? A bunch of restless kids crammed in a car that’s too small, for way too many hours. Likewise, you get to enjoy moody teenagers that only stop looking at their electronic devices when they have something negative to say about your family vacation and small children who have to go to the ... Read More
Do Americans Really Like Paying Taxes?
It’s a well-known fact that most people in America don’t like taxes, right? No one really wants to give away his or her hard earned money to the government, who may or may not put it to good use. After all, why should the government take such a huge part of a person’s paycheck and arbitrarily spend it on programs and policies ... Read More
Washington State Raking in the Dough from Marijuana Tax
If you live in a state where marijuana is still illegal then you might not even know that several states have actually made the drug legal in the past year or so. While 23 states have made marijuana legal for medicinal purposes, otherwise known as medical marijuana, four states and the District of Columbia have legalized ... Read More
Why Has The IRS Increased Audits on the Middle Class?
The IRS has chosen you for an audit. The mere words strung together can cause just about anyone to curl up in a small ball and tremble in fear like a gerbil. For some people, being audited might just to be one of the scariest experiences someone could go through in his or her lifetime. While being audited by the IRS could be a ... Read More
Already Considering Amending Your Taxes?
April 15 is now in the past. Everyone can breathe a collective sigh of relief. In fact, for those people who have received their refund they might already be enjoying the fruits of that extra influx of cash. For those still waiting for their refunds to arrive, big plans could be in the works for that extra money. Either way, ... Read More
Are Sports Leagues Really Exempt From Taxes?
By now, just about everyone in America who is old enough to pay taxes realizes the significance of April 15th every year. Tax day might have as much notoriety as many U.S. holidays, but that doesn’t make it anyone’s favorite day of the year – with the possible exception of accountants, who probably can’t wait for April 15 to ... Read More