Deducting Moving Expenses
If you move because of your job, you may be able to deduct the cost of the move on your tax return. You may be able to deduct your costs…
Read moreSix Tips for People Who Owe Taxes
While most people get a refund from the IRS when they file their taxes, some do not. If you owe federal taxes, the IRS has several ways for you to…
Read moreIRS Repeats Warning about Phone Scams
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration continue to hear from taxpayers who have received unsolicited calls from individuals demanding payment while fraudulently…
Read moreJob Hunting Expenses
Many people change their job in the summer. If you look for a new job in the same line of work, you may be able to deduct some of your…
Read moreFive Basic Tax Tips about Hobbies
Millions of people enjoy hobbies that are also a source of income. Some examples include stamp and coin collecting, craft making, and horsemanship. You must report on your tax return…
Read moreA Summer Adjustment Can Prevent a Tax-Time Surprise
When it comes to filing a federal tax return, many people discover that they either get a larger refund or owe more tax than they expected. But this type of…
Read moreRequest a Transcript or Copy of a Prior Year Tax Return
You may need copies of your filed tax returns for many reasons. For example, they can help you prepare future tax returns. You’ll need them if you have to amend…
Read moreIRS Tip Sheet on Gambling Income and Losses
Whether you like to play the ponies, roll the dice or pull the slots, your gambling winnings are taxable. You must report all your gambling income on your tax return.…
Read moreAvoid Summertime Tax Scams
Ah, summertime! Warm days, rest and recreation and…tax scams. Thieves don’t stop victimizing unsuspecting taxpayers with their scams after April 15. Identity theft, phone and phishing scams happen year-round. Those…
Read moreJune 16 Deadline Nears for Taxpayers Living Abroad
Taxpayers abroad qualifying for an automatic two-month extension must file their 2013 federal income tax returns by Monday, June 16, according to the Internal Revenue Service. The June 16 deadline…
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