Tax News

Congress Debates Key Changes to Mortgage Interest Deduction

April 16, 2013

In an effort to tackle the national liability and overhaul the tax code, Congress has proposed a number of measures that could potentially impact millions of taxpayers. Among… Read More

IRS Eases Collections in 2012 as Result of Fresh Start Tax Program

April 2, 2013

Owing back taxes to the IRS can be an overwhelming and stressful situation, particularly if you're facing fines, penalties or liens. The IRS created the Fresh Start Program… Read More

IRS Makes Claiming the Home Office Deduction Easier in 2013

March 27, 2013

Working from home can eliminate some of the stress associated with the traditional workplace but it can also lead to big headaches at tax time. While the IRS… Read More

IRS Sequester Could Result in Fewer Audits

March 12, 2013

Earlier this month, the federal government entered a sequestration period, which effectively translates to big spending cuts for certain agencies, including the IRS. While the budget cuts have… Read More

New Limits on Itemized Deductions Impact High-Income Taxpayers

March 5, 2013

Amid worries that the country would fall off the “fiscal cliff”, Congress established a deal that would head off major government spending cuts and help the majority of… Read More

Changes With the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

January 22, 2013

After all of the hype about the Fiscal Cliff, the House passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA) and President Obama signed it into law. At… Read More

Fiscal Cliff Deal Preserves Key Tax Breaks for Families

January 15, 2013

The government’s plan to avert the fiscal cliff generated a sigh of relief from millions of Americans who were concerned about an immediate increase in taxes. As part… Read More

IRS Offers Tax Relief to Hurricane Sandy Victims

January 9, 2013

The physical destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy has left many victims struggling to recover financially. In an effort to ease some of the burden, the IRS is offering… Read More

IRS Says Alternative Minimum Tax Could Affect 33 Million Households

December 26, 2012

With the fiscal cliff looming, the pressure is on for the federal government to take measures to prevent key tax increases in 2013 (see tax changes that passed… Read More

Fiscal Cliff: 80% of Annual Deficit Reduction Falls on Taxpayers

November 19, 2012

Understand what the Fiscal Cliff is, as well as what tax increases are expected and spending cuts. What you don't know is that 80% of the reduction in… Read More