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		<title>The standard income tax deduction</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:38:19 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Many taxpayers will be able to choose the Form 1040EZ file because it is easier, but they have an income tax deduction, am is much greater than the income tax refund can be issued. Please See the usual income tax deductions and see if you can get all of them. When you are ready to file your taxes, please take a look at the bottom you can see how you can use your taxes for free link.</p>
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<p>If you choose to save all of the deduction of income tax and value added tax declaration 1040EZ, you get the standard deduction on the basis of the status of your submission. This is the amount that is deducted from your income before determining how much you would have paid tax. If the mortgage or the deductible taxes directly linked to, this is probably the way to go, but the reductions, you may be costing yourself money tonnes.</p>
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<p>There is a legal deduction under the income tax you can get to, especially if you&#8217;re a small company, but the following deduction that most people can take in tonnes. The first reduction shall be calculated on the basis of how many of your household. For each user, you can deduct a certain amount of your income. Most people can make a deduction for mortgage rates. If you have your own home, the amount of money to be deducted from your income each month in interest rates. If you Donate to a charity, and most of the people, can also be reduced. This means that you can donate money to the church every Sunday, which reduces the amount of taxes you must pay. Student loans are another common income tax deduction. You may use the student loan interest deduction, the invoice. Other deductions which contain less common medical and childcare expenses, but you really should consult a tax expert, if you plan to go further than the usual deductions.</p>
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		<title>Calculate tax:</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 03:38:19 +0000</pubDate>
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There are many reasons that you want to know how to calculate the income tax in such a way as to ensure full VAT declaration. The reason for the calculation of the tax is to quickly determine where the real value added tax return shall be made. If you are going to have a large [...]]]></description>
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<p>There are many reasons that you want to know how to calculate the income tax in such a way as to ensure full VAT declaration. The reason for the calculation of the tax is to quickly determine where the real value added tax return shall be made. If you are going to have a large sales tax report, to its own taxes is likely to be as soon as possible. If you owe the IRS money, you are likely to wait until the last minute, or even a tag. If you try to calculate the income tax calculated on the basis of the number easily. When you are ready to do your own taxes, check out the tax software review site, including, but not limited to sites that will do your taxes for free at the bottom of the link.</p>
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<p>The first thing that you need to know in order to calculate the income tax is, how much money you can make and how much you have paid the taxes. This information can be found in the wage rate or your W2. Salary database should show how much money is created. You want to view the &#8220;net&#8221; amount, because you do not have to pay tax of certain things, such as 401K contributions. The amount that you need to know is how much you have paid the tax. Note 2 numbers, if we have them at a later date.</p>
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<p>Next, you must find all the deductions. This includes contributions to charitable organizations (such as the Church), the mortgage interest deductions in the customer&#8217;s household per person and any of which is tax deductible. Just add all of these numbers. Do not worry about that, since the precise estimate just now.</p>
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		<title>Turbo Tax Online filing</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:38:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nancy kartika</dc:creator>
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So have you heard (free tax return) and perhaps you even heard of is available in the Turbo tax. No you are right, is the program available in the Turbo tax, called the tax freedom Edition for free tax filing program. Since the agreement with the (IRS), this free program available at the time of [...]]]></description>
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<p>So have you heard (free tax return) and perhaps you even heard of is available in the Turbo tax. No you are right, is the program available in the Turbo tax, called the tax freedom Edition for free tax filing program. Since the agreement with the (IRS), this free program available at the time of filing, which has been converted to taxable gross income (AGI) of $ 28,000 or less tax.</p>
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<p>Why is the Government and the Turbo tax to do this? Because it helps them, and it will help you!</p>
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<p>The Court of first instance since MIX08 in 2003, the IRS tax return on the basis of more than 15 million of the free file program is cost savings of more than 32 million dollars, compared with the electronic processing of the notification of the Government of the cost, which represent the paper.</p>
<p>The taxable person, you can file your taxes, with a view to the effective and timely manner than ever before. Ye y, when you are online tax-software-for through the use of the benefits that were not previously available. The important thing is. .. Free tax return!</p>
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<p>Tax freedom Edition program, the software program, the tax through the free file Alliance provides tax preparation services to millions of small, medium-income Americans. The Government and 19 private tax software companies partnership has been reached, you can prepare and file the free federal income tax. There are also 21 States that a similar program.</p>
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<p>If you think that may be obtained (free tax return) and then perform the service itself, check it out and see. You can get it to save yourself in the process, and please also read the buck easier way to make taxes. One thing is for sure &#8230; Online tax return to stay. This is your chance to get free to begin.</p>
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		<title>The Tax Man Cometh</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:13:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It appears the bankster bailout of last year wasn&#8217;t enough to fill the coffers of the to big to fail banks. The Economic Recovery Advisory Board lead by Paul Volcker in an amazing statement actually supports a VAT (value added tax) to help fight the growing colossal debt problem in this country. He also supports [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It appears the bankster bailout of last year wasn&#8217;t enough to fill the coffers of the to big to fail banks. The Economic Recovery Advisory Board lead by Paul Volcker in an amazing statement actually supports a VAT (value added tax) to help fight the growing colossal debt problem in this country. He also supports new carbon taxes to be paid to off-shore banks.</p>
<p>With the US starting to wake up from the slumber they have been in, there is a growing number of opposition to these new tax schemes. All the &#8220;so called&#8221; conservatives of this country like Glenn Beck &amp; Bill O&#8217;Reilly have also embraced this VAT. Mr. O&#8217; Reilly went as far as saying the American People should pay this 2-3% VAT across the board. My dad always preached that true conservatives strive for smaller government and less taxes? The question we all should be asking at this critical time is why? and who will be getting this huge proposed tax revenue?</p>
<p>As taxpayers of this country unite in opposition to this tax assault on the people, why do we once again have to be levied with this tax burden once again. It is abundantly clear that Washington DC has been on an enormous spending spree the past 10+ years. They spend ridiculous amounts of money on these endless wars, who exactly are we actually bombing now a days? Congress passes giant pork laden bills onto the American People. Healthcare spending is out of control and the new health bill does nothing to curtail that fact instead it will swell the red ink further. The Homeland Security department uses its blank check for exactly what? If they were so concerned with securing this proud land, why are the borders wide open as Yellowstone Park?</p>
<p>I can go on and on, but one glaring fact remains in my mind. The tax paying American People should not be dealt yet another Tax-Blow!&#8230; Read article.</p>
<p>A legitimate<a href="http://nancysvoboda"> </a>way to push back from these taxes is by working from home. If these taxes do pass, just think of the savings you will have at the gas pump? You can potentially get rid of that second gas guzzling car with a home-based business as well. So, if these crippling taxes do come knocking at your door there is a way to fight back.</p>
<p>The coming tax burden that our leaders want to impose on us will undoubtably affect our way of life, but making a few smart moves could help a lot.</p>
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		<title>Income Tax Penalty</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:57:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nancy kartika</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you work then you have a legal responsibility to pay income taxes on a yearly basis. It is advisable for you to file and pay your taxes when they come due. If you are unable to do this then you will likely be assessed an income tax penalty. You will receive a statement or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you work then you have a legal responsibility to pay income taxes on a yearly basis. It is advisable for you to file and pay your taxes when they come due. If you are unable to do this then you will likely be assessed an income tax penalty. You will receive a statement or notice from the IRS informing you of the IRS income tax penalties and interest associated. If you have questions concerning your notice then it would be good for you to seek the services of a qualified tax attorney.</p>
<p>Understanding Income Tax Penalties</p>
<p>The penalty will not only include the current amount owed, it will also include interest applied to the amount as well. If you can&#8217;t pay by the due date then expect an income tax penalty to be filed against you. Even if you or your tax attorney has filed for an extension, you will still be penalized with interest charges on your balance. The amount of interest is determined by the amount you owe, the federal short term rate and an additional penalty of three percent.</p>
<p>Fines, Penalties, and Interest</p>
<p>You will also be given additional IRS penalties and interest for late, negligent or failure to file tax returns. These are also subjected to an income tax penalty with interest. The interest rate will accrue from the date of your return and will compound rather quickly. When you are late in filing your tax return and in making any payments, you will be charged an interest rate of 0.5% on a monthly basis. The amount maximum is 25% of the balance owed and is applicable to all money that is owed.</p>
<p>Your tax attorney will explain that you are also liable for an income tax penalty if you file a late return. Again, the penalty rate is 5% of the outstanding balance and is charged on a monthly basis. Unless you can prove that you have exigent circumstances and are not able to pay the amount you owe. In that case, you can possibly have your tax debt forgiven or reduced. If you give the information to your tax attorney, they can present this evidence to the IRS and negotiate the matter for you personally.</p>
<p>Did you overpay or underpay?</p>
<p>There is also an IRS underpayment penalty for underpaying your income taxes. The income tax penalty for this type of situation is called a failure-to-pay penalty. It applies as a penalty from the date that the balance was underpaid and like the other fines it accrues and builds on a monthly basis. Each IRS payment is subject to different penalties, so you may still be responsible for penalties on an earlier payment as well. Even if you believe you paid the amount. Or even if you have a refund coming, you may still incur a penalty. Your tax attorney will assist you and figure out any amount that is due and what you are responsible for.</p>
<p>You are important to us</p>
<p>If you do not have enough money to pay for the penalty, then you can ask your tax attorney what your options may be. One option would be for your tax attorney to file what&#8217;s called a waiver. A waiver may be granted to you on the grounds of financial hardship, or some other unfortunate situation you may have incurred. If you cannot pay the income tax penalty, then your tax attorney can help you determine which route would be best for you. In the case of an elderly person aged 62 or older, they are eligible for a waiver based upon a disability or any other reasonable cause. Your tax attorney is there to hold your hand and walk you through all of your options, so rest assured your best interests are being looked after.</p>
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		<title>Income Tax Penalty</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:59:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you work then you have a legal responsibility to pay income taxes on a yearly basis. It is advisable for you to file and pay your taxes when they come due. If you are unable to do this then you will likely be assessed an income tax penalty. You will receive a statement or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you work then you have a legal responsibility to pay income taxes on a yearly basis. It is advisable for you to file and pay your taxes when they come due. If you are unable to do this then you will likely be assessed an income tax penalty. You will receive a statement or notice from the IRS informing you of the IRS income tax penalties and interest associated. If you have questions concerning your notice then it would be good for you to seek the services of a qualified tax attorney.</p>
<p>Understanding Income Tax Penalties</p>
<p>The penalty will not only include the current amount owed, it will also include interest applied to the amount as well. If you can&#8217;t pay by the due date then expect an income tax penalty to be filed against you. Even if you or your tax attorney has filed for an extension, you will still be penalized with interest charges on your balance. The amount of interest is determined by the amount you owe, the federal short term rate and an additional penalty of three percent.</p>
<p>Fines, Penalties, and Interest</p>
<p>You will also be given additional IRS penalties and interest for late, negligent or failure to file tax returns. These are also subjected to an income tax penalty with interest. The interest rate will accrue from the date of your return and will compound rather quickly. When you are late in filing your tax return and in making any payments, you will be charged an interest rate of 0.5% on a monthly basis. The amount maximum is 25% of the balance owed and is applicable to all money that is owed.</p>
<p>Your tax attorney will explain that you are also liable for an income tax penalty if you file a late return. Again, the penalty rate is 5% of the outstanding balance and is charged on a monthly basis. Unless you can prove that you have exigent circumstances and are not able to pay the amount you owe. In that case, you can possibly have your tax debt forgiven or reduced. If you give the information to your tax attorney, they can present this evidence to the IRS and negotiate the matter for you personally.</p>
<p>Did you overpay or underpay?</p>
<p>There is also an IRS underpayment penalty for underpaying your income taxes. The income tax penalty for this type of situation is called a failure-to-pay penalty. It applies as a penalty from the date that the balance was underpaid and like the other fines it accrues and builds on a monthly basis. Each IRS payment is subject to different penalties, so you may still be responsible for penalties on an earlier payment as well. Even if you believe you paid the amount. Or even if you have a refund coming, you may still incur a penalty. Your tax attorney will assist you and figure out any amount that is due and what you are responsible for.</p>
<p>You are important to us</p>
<p>If you do not have enough money to pay for the penalty, then you can ask your tax attorney what your options may be. One option would be for your tax attorney to file what&#8217;s called a waiver. A waiver may be granted to you on the grounds of financial hardship, or some other unfortunate situation you may have incurred. If you cannot pay the income tax penalty, then your tax attorney can help you determine which route would be best for you. In the case of an elderly person aged 62 or older, they are eligible for a waiver based upon a disability or any other reasonable cause. Your tax attorney is there to hold your hand and walk you through all of your options, so rest assured your best interests are being looked after.</p>
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		<title>IRS Levy</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:08:26 +0000</pubDate>
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Bank Levy
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Under all circumstances when the IRS threatens a levy, you have the right to representation. If you communicate openly with the IRS, levies can be avoided. With cooperation prior to an issued levy, negotiating positions are in good principles.</p>
<p>Bank Levy</p>
<p>A bank levy is a one-time levy. You are free to use your account in a normal fashion after the bank freezes the amount required by the levy. The bank is not allowed to hand over your money to the IRS right away. The money is on a holding period for 21 days. Once that holding period is concluded the money is sent to the IRS and is irretrievable; any future deposits can be reached only with additional levy action by the IRS. However, if you do not resolve your outstanding tax debt with the first levy, the IRS may by their discretion levy your bank account again.</p>
<p>Wage Garnishment</p>
<p>Once the IRS becomes unwilling to wait any longer to collect the taxes you owe, they will implement a Wage Garnishment action. The most common types of garnishments are:</p>
<p>    * Employee Garnishments<br />
    * 1099 Garnishments<br />
    * Federal Payment Levy Program (FPLP)</p>
<p>Notices of intent to levy a Wage Garnishment are sent to the employer, i.e. your boss, your hiring contractor, or the U.S. government.</p>
<p>Employee Garnishments</p>
<p>The IRS can demand your employer to withhold a portion of your wages from your paycheck and send it directly to the IRS. Keep in mind; although there is a small exempt amount that cannot be levied, this amount is often not enough to cover regular living expenses.</p>
<p>A garnishment upon wages is considered to be a continuous levy. It is applied only once and remains applicable to all future wages until either it is released by the IRS for cause or the debt is fully paid.</p>
<p>1099 Wage Garnishments</p>
<p>This type of garnishment applies to payments owed to non-salaried subcontractors not on the regular payroll. A garnishment of 1099 wages is a one-time levy as opposed to a continuous levy. The employer is required to hold up to the amount owed to the IRS.</p>
<p>This levy attaches to 100% of the funds not yet paid to the sub-contractor at the time the garnishment is received. The levy does not apply to future 1099 payouts.</p>
<p>Electronic Federal Payment Levy Program (FPLP)</p>
<p>This type of wage garnishment applies to government employees and recipients of Social Security payments. This program electronically levies your federal payments paid through the Department of Treasury; Financial Management Services. Under the FPLP, the government generally withholds 15% of the wages/payments to reduce past due tax liabilities.</p>
<p>It takes longer for the release of this type of garnishment. The levy can remain in effect for several weeks after the IRS agrees to release it due to lengthy government processing.</p>
<p>Releasing a Wage Garnishment</p>
<p>Negotiation with the IRS is required to obtain a wage garnishment release. Possible qualifying reasons for release are:</p>
<p>Setting up an Installment Agreement</p>
<p>Promising to pay the total tax debt immediately</p>
<p>The full amount of the tax debt has been paid</p>
<p>An amended tax return was filed, showing you do not owe the tax</p>
<p>Your monthly expenses exceed your monthly income</p>
<p>The levy was issued due to an IRS processing error</p>
<p>You are behind on your mortgage, rent or medical bills, etc.</p>
<p>The levy inhibits the full collection of the balance due</p>
<p>You Need Qualified Representation</p>
<p>Instant Tax Solutions can represent you in IRS negotiations, resolving your wage garnishment issues, and bringing your tax problems to an end. We have an excellent success rate in the release of wage garnishments. It is very likely we will be able to have the garnishment released before your next paycheck.</p>
<p>If you have received an IRS notice of Intent to Levy, Instant Tax Solutions may be able to prevent the garnishment from happening and avoid further collection action.</p>
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		<title>The Pitfalls of Tax Fraud</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:22:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our government designed a system long ago that requires each individual and entity of the country to pay its fair share of taxes. These taxes are vital to the ability of the nation to function and grow. Without them, our government would not be able to protect our lands, maintain and improve public systems and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our government designed a system long ago that requires each individual and entity of the country to pay its fair share of taxes. These taxes are vital to the ability of the nation to function and grow. Without them, our government would not be able to protect our lands, maintain and improve public systems and make other opportunities available to its citizen.</p>
<p>In order to collect the proper amount of taxes, the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) was created to dictate how to calculate a taxpayer&#8217;s income. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is in charge of applying the IRC to make sure that every nickel is collected. In an effort to reduce the amount of money a taxpayer has to pay to the government, a taxpayer may choose to engage in tax fraud.</p>
<p>Tax fraud involves a taxpayer knowingly and intentionally defrauding the government out of the income taxes that they are responsible for paying. There are many ways a taxpayer can engage in tax fraud and some of them are discussed below.</p>
<p>Off-Shore Accounts</p>
<p>Some taxpayers own and operate off-shore bank accounts. These accounts store and accumulate massive amounts of wealth that remain untaxed. The taxpayers that operate these accounts do not report these assets on their tax returns, which enable them to avoid paying income tax on the earnings that accumulate in them. The IRC stipulates that all international bank accounts owned by a taxpayer need to be reported on a specific form, which many people avoid using.</p>
<p>&#8216;Under-The-Table&#8217; Earnings</p>
<p>There are some taxpayers and companies that pay their employees in cash. When it comes time for the &#8216;employee&#8217; taxpayer to prepare their tax return, there is no record of these payments and the taxpayer will likely avoid reporting this income on their return.</p>
<p>The &#8216;employer&#8217; tax payer will take those cash payments and then deduct them on their tax return as expenses of the business. However, they will likely be labeled something other than employee wages. When this course of action is employed, the employer avoids having to pay unemployment insurance premiums for the employee, as well as the employer&#8217;s duty to pay half of the FICA.</p>
<p>Cash Businesses</p>
<p>Businesses that deal strictly in cash, such as bars and nightclubs, are able to take large amounts of cash each week and make it disappear. Income is usually recorded by the cash register receipts. These businesses will try and hide their income by interfering with the cash register receipts such as removing them in the middle of the night or closing down the register. As a result, the income that was earned will not be taxed.</p>
<p>Engaging in tax fraud is a serious offense that can result in the taxpayer paying hefty fines and jail time. Make the conscious decision to pay your fair share of income tax so that you do not have to be subjected to fines and other litigious hassles.</p>
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		<title>Avoid IRS Audit</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:06:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone has heard horrible stories about people getting audited by the IRS and the IRS wasting a lot of their time for tiny mistakes or the IRS forcing the taxpayer to pay much more in taxes than they already paid. Statistics show that only about 1% of tax returns get audited in a given year, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone has heard horrible stories about people getting audited by the IRS and the IRS wasting a lot of their time for tiny mistakes or the IRS forcing the taxpayer to pay much more in taxes than they already paid. Statistics show that only about 1% of tax returns get audited in a given year, so if you think about it, it is more likely than not that you will get audited in your lifetime. Below are the top ways to keep your risk even lower for audits.</p>
<p>   1. Don&#8217;t prepare your return by hand: Preparing your tax return by hand can easily lead to math errors or a return being too sloppy for the IRS computers to read. If the IRS computer doesn&#8217;t understand what is on the return then an IRS employee will manually look at your return. Whenever you have an actual person looking at your return, the chances for an audit significantly jump. It is suggested that you use tax preparation software or use a tax professional to help you file (who most likely uses tax software as well).<br />
   2. Make over 100K a year: This is one of those things that you can&#8217;t help, but it is good to know that once you pass this point your chances of an audit are significantly higher. If you do make over 100K a year, be sure to keep detailed records because the audit rate of 100K+ people is about double that of under 100K. This makes sense financially for the IRS to pursue these people because they pay more than 60% of the taxes in the United States.<br />
   3. Don&#8217;t use foreign accounts: If the IRS sees money being transferred overseas or to some kind of foreign account this is a big red flag to them. Even if there is a legitimate reason for sending money overseas the IRS will investigate, so be sure to keep good records of any transactions that are being done.<br />
   4. Don&#8217;t round your numbers: Rounded numbers is an instant flag to get a tax return looked into further. The IRS knows that the likelihood of you having deductions that are rounded off to the nearest thousand or hundred is extremely unlikely. The IRS knows that people that don&#8217;t have exact records for their transactions just take guesstimates on some of the deductions or income numbers on their tax return. Be sure to use accurate information and avoid rounding.<br />
   5. Be careful with business deductions and schedule C filings: If you own a small business and file a schedule C, this will significantly increase your chances of an audit. Over the years people have abused many deductions, so the IRS keeps a close eye on this. One of the major things that they watch out for is the home office deduction. If you do have a legitimate home office, be sure to keep all proper records to legitimately backup your deductions. Also, if you do have a small business, consider setting it up as a different entity so expenses won&#8217;t flow through your personal tax return. Partnerships and SCorps are must less likely to get audited and the IRS doesn&#8217;t look into business expenses that are being flowed through these entities as much as personal tax returns.</p>
<p>An IRS audit is a big hassle for anyone who encounters one and can be costly. Keeping these things in mind can significantly decrease your chance of an audi</p>
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		<title>What is an IRS Penalty?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:51:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The IRS has outlined tax penalties in the Internal Revenue Code. These IRS penalties are supposed to encourage &#8220;voluntary compliance&#8221; from taxpayers. The IRS has over one-hundred and forty different federal tax penalties. IRS penalties can be assessed for a wide variety of issues including; tax fraud, accuracy related penalties, late filing penalties, late payment [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IRS has outlined tax penalties in the Internal Revenue Code. These IRS penalties are supposed to encourage &#8220;voluntary compliance&#8221; from taxpayers. The IRS has over one-hundred and forty different federal tax penalties. IRS penalties can be assessed for a wide variety of issues including; tax fraud, accuracy related penalties, late filing penalties, late payment penalties, failing to pay a tax, and filing a frivolous return. These IRS penalties can be quite costly. If you have any question about what an IRS penalty is and if it applies to you, then you definitely need to get help from a tax attorney.</p>
<p>Fraud penalties</p>
<p>As mentioned previously, a fraudulent return penalty is related to someone failing to report income or underpaying their income tax. These actions constitute fraud in every state and if caught, the fine is quite severe. The IRS underpayment penalty is 75% of the under paid tax amount and the penalty also has a 75% maximum rate. This is a very serious and costly IRS penalty and if you have questions, ask your tax specialist because they know the laws and codes.</p>
<p>Accuracy penalties</p>
<p>The accuracy-related penalty is related to personal or income information being incorrect. This impedes the efforts of the IRS to process the return and this conduct will be severely penalized and enforced. If you omit a social security number or use a fake number, you are committing a serious error and it will cause the IRS to come after you with great fervor. You will end up owing an IRS penalty for not filing a truthful statement on your income tax return.</p>
<p>The importance of dotting your I&#8217;s and crossing your T&#8217;s</p>
<p>So as you can see it is very important to file an accurate tax return in a timely manner. You can incur an IRS penalty for any number or reasons, if you find this to be the case then consult with a tax specialist to find out what your options are. There are many inclusions in the tax codes that may limit your liability in certain circumstances. You may be able to prove a case for an exception to your fines and penalties, in which case you may be able to have your penalties lessened or even erased totally. Your tax professional will review your tax returns and determine if any of these conditions are optional for your case.</p>
<p>Information for self-employed individuals</p>
<p>If you believe you are going to owe more taxes the following year then you have two options. If you are self-employed or expect your investment earnings to be minor, then provide your tax specialist with a new W-4. If you allow for extra withholdings then you may withhold more taxes from your paycheck. If this is not a viable option for you then you can also begin making &#8220;estimated tax payments&#8221;. This is done by having you tax specialist file a form called a 1040-ES. You can begin making quarterly estimated tax payments and hopefully this will offset IRS underpayment penalties that might be encountered. Either way if you owe an IRS penalty, your tax specialist can go over what options will work best for you.</p>
<p>We will always fight for your rights</p>
<p>You can avoid paying an IRS penalty if you remain in voluntary compliance with the IRS. You can work through any existing IRS penalties with the assistance of a tax specialist, they are there at your disposal and can gladly provide you with the information and guidance you need to navigate through your tax problems. No matter what your situation is with the IRS, you do have options. You should never ignore problems because they won&#8217;t go away. Consult with your tax professional and allow them to work through your tax situation and find a workable solution for you.</p>
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