A Healthy Start to the New Year!
Happy New Year! All of the guests have returned home, the holiday decorations are taken down and packed away, the hustle and bustle of the holiday...
Using a Vehicle for Business: Q&A
Next to your home, your car is probably the most expensive investment you make. The costs of paying for and maintaining it can be considerable. Can...
5 IRS Audit Red Flags
As tax season approaches, many questions might race through your mind: Have I reported all my income? Are my deductions legitimate? Do I have the...
What is a Tax Return Extension?
For most American taxpayers, April 15 is Tax Day—the due date for filing an individual tax return. However, over 10 million taxpayers choose to file...
Five Simple Tips to Lower Your Tax Bill
Soon you will have filed or extended your 2015 tax return. Now it’s time to plan for next tax season. Here are five simple tax planning tips for 2016.
Do You Owe Taxes to the IRS?
If you owe taxes to the IRS, your payment must be received by the due date, even if you apply for more time to file. Failure to pay on-time will...
Where’s My Illinois Tax Refund?
We get this question all tax season long. Where is my Illinois tax refund? Although Illinois isn’t promising to pay any faster, they are now offering...
Residential Energy Efficiency Property Credit
As of the 2015 tax year, the federal government extended the Residential Energy Efficiency Property Credit through 2016. This tax credit is 30...
IRS Warns of New Surge in IRS E-mail Schemes
IR-2016-28 – IRS News Release
Who Can You Rightfully Claim as a Tax Dependent?
Do you ever wonder who you can rightfully claim as a dependent on your tax return and whether or not they qualify as a dependent?
Donating to Charity
If you support certain causes throughout the year, your gift might be tax deductible and reduce any tax you owe. If you want to claim a tax deduction...