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Surviving an IRS Tax Audit

Surviving an IRS Tax Audit

There are few events that cause a business owner or individual to cringe more than receiving a dreaded IRS tax audit notice in the mail. For those lucky enough to have never been through a tax audit before, a quick tax audit definition is in order. Essentially, an IRS...

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BEWARE: New Tax Scams in 2018

BEWARE: New Tax Scams in 2018

The tax season is upon us once again, and with it comes the emergence of tax schemes both old and new. New tax scams in 2018 are as numerous and innovate as in previous years. Tax refund scams are so numerous, that the Internal Revenue Service issues an annual list of...

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How Would a Government Shutdown Affect Your 2017 Taxes?

How Would a Government Shutdown Affect Your 2017 Taxes?

With the recent government shutdown and the opening of the 2018 tax season coming soon, did you wonder how that would affect the filing your 2017 taxes?  Maybe, or maybe not.  Thing is, a government shutdown would affect the IRS and its plan for tax filing season. ...

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