Tax Law Blog

Individuals in the U.S. are afforded with many opportunities and freedoms, including those that relate to commerce. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are roughly 23 million small businesses in the U.S. and small businesses...

When it comes to the Internal Revenue Service, most Americans take a "less is more" approach -- as in the less you have to deal with the IRS the happier and hopefully more fiscally successful you'll be. There are, however, times when contact with...

Anyone who has ever sat down and attempted to prepare their own taxes has likely experienced some level of bewilderment and frustration. For those taxpayers who can't afford or simply refuse to turn to a professional tax preparer for assistance, the...

We are less than four months away from the April tax deadline and many taxpayers are planning for tax season and preparing necessary documents and paperwork. While everyone dreads receiving an IRS letter after the April 15 tax deadline, it's wise to...

It's no secret that the Internal Revenue Service isn't exactly known for providing a high level of service to taxpayers who are in need of assistance. Annually the agency receives an estimated 115 million calls, letters and in-person visits at...

Anyone who has been through the wringer of a confrontation with the IRS knows that the agency is a bulldog. Whether it suspects or knows that a taxpayer in the U.S. or overseas owes money, it will stay true to its mission, going to the mat to make a...

According to the Internal Revenue Service's website, in 2012, the agency received a total of 144,928,472 tax return documents. Given the significant number of tax returns filed each year, it's seems crazy to think that the IRS would be able to...

In this blog, we frequently discuss tax matters and potential problems that impact small business owners and non-owners alike. In many cases, tax disputes result from adverse situations that impact an individual's professional or personal life....

The dawn of a new year is upon us. What a better time to reflect back on what has been and look forward to what could be. Many of us try to envision the new year with a certain amount of hope. There are many areas in which there could be reason to...

Under the U.S. Tax Code, both employees and employers are required to pay certain taxes which are used to fund various government programs. These withholding taxes are deducted from an employee's paycheck and employers must report such withholdings...