Tax Law Blog

Two years ago, you took some liberties with your expense deductions on your tax return to increase a refund. You only did it once, you tell yourself, and you are not sure whether it will ever come up again. How long does the Internal Revenue Service...

Think of an IRS tax transcript as your tax return’s “cheat sheet.” It’s not the full return, but a summary that lenders, auditors, or even investigators may look at when making decisions about you. Knowing what’s in it—and how to use it—can make...