- Tax Evasion Can Lead to Deportation for Aliens
- Don't get caught with your hand in the government's pocket, especially if you are not a U.S. Citizen. Case in point: Mr. and Mrs. Kawashima have been U.S. resident aliens since 1984 and own restaurants in Southern California.
- President Signs Payroll Tax-Cut Bill
- On February 22, President Obama signed the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (HR 3630). This law extends the 2% reduction in employment taxes and a like adjustment in SE taxes through December 2012.
- You Still Have Time!
- One of the earliest lessons in life is that actions have consequences, and approaching retirement age without a substantial nest egg is one of those consequences. But if you are in this situation, you are not alone, as millions of other Americans are faced with the same need to save enough to retire comfortably.
- Is Your Schedule C in the Audit Bull's-eye?
- In a recent study, the IRS determined that over half of all underreporting is attributable to Schedule C, the form used by self-employed individuals to report their profits or losses for the year. It is no wonder that the audit rate for Schedule C returns has increased substantially and is among the highest of all rates. Based on 2010 IRS figures, Schedule Cs have a 300% higher chance of being audited than either a partnership or an S-Corporation. Of the Schedule Cs audited in 2010, the average adjustment exceeded $9,000.
- Been Selling Your Gold? Better Read This!
- If you took advantage of escalating gold and silver prices and made any sales of gold, silver, gems, jewelry, or the like during 2011, you are required to report the sales on your tax return. Whether or not the sales are subject to tax, and at what tax rate, depends upon the type of item sold and your tax basis for the item.
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