Filing Taxes

How to Prepare for Filing Your 2012 Tax Return.. Now!

July 6, 2012

Tax preparation should be a year-round process. If you have not started thinking about your 2012 taxes, now could be a great time to start. With a few… Read More

Employer Identification Numbers (EIN): How & When to Apply for One

June 14, 2012

If you’re thinking about starting your own business, you may have heard you need an Employer Identification Number (EIN). An EIN is a Federal Tax Identification Number for… Read More

2012 Standard Deduction Amount & What It Means

June 12, 2012

The vast majority of people subject to filing a federal income tax form with the United States Internal Revenue Service are entitled to what is known as a… Read More

Tax Season is Over, Now What? Tax Record Storage and 2012 Planning

April 24, 2012

For the year of 2011, we all worked to earn our wages, and we all worked just as hard to get our tax return filed for the April… Read More

What If I Missed the April 17th 2012 Tax Deadline for 2011 Taxes?

April 18, 2012

Did you miss the April 17, 2012 tax filing deadline for 2011 taxes? There are consequences for not filing your taxes by the IRS deadline which vary depending… Read More

What If I Made an Error on 2011 Tax Return? 1040X Tax Form Information

April 15, 2012

Did you file your tax return only to realize later that you made a mistake? Are you panicking now not knowing what to do and wondering what kind… Read More

Last-Minute Tax Filing Tips Prior to 2011 Tax Deadline

April 12, 2012

As April 17th approaches, some taxpayers may still be scrambling to get their paperwork in order. Rushing to complete your taxes can lead to errors on your return or cause… Read More

IRS Form 1099-K: What Online Sellers Need to Know

March 29, 2012

If you use an online marketplace - such as Amazon, eBay or Etsy - to run your small business, the IRS may be taking a closer look at… Read More

Choosing a Filing Status: Should You File Separately or Jointly?

March 19, 2012

If you're married, choosing whether to file a joint or separate tax return is contingent primarily on your specific circumstances. You may want to file a joint return… Read More

6 Most Common Tax Filing Mistakes to Avoid

March 15, 2012

Tax Day 2012 is April 17th, but don’t let those extra two days to file lull you into a sense of complacency. The time to be preparing your… Read More