Taxes
Taxes 2011 – Avoiding 13 Common Mistakes
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 18, 2011
Taxes are one of those things in life where the devil is in the details. Bumble, fumble, and blow it in other areas of your life, but try to get this one right the first time.
Taxes 2011 – 9 Tips to Find a Tax Pro: But Do You Really Need One?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
The majority of Americans use a professional to help them file their taxes. Here’s how to find the best one for you. But are they really worth the money?
Taxes 2011 – Are We a Nation of Cheaters?
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 19, 2011
The IRS has a survey that says 87 percent of Americans would never think of cheating on their taxes. We recently went out and got some video that strongly suggests their survey is wrong.
Taxes 2011 – Beware of These 3 Stupid Tax Tricks
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 19, 2011
There’s nothing wrong with charging a fair fee for a valuable service. But for years, some of our nation’s top tax preparation companies have been squeezing extra fees from those least able to afford it. It’s time for it to stop.
13 Tax Changes for 2010 That Can Save You Money
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 19, 2011
Filing taxes isn’t a lot of fun, but maybe if you find out that you’ve got some cool deductions coming, it will make it easier to start. Here’s a fun look at some of the changes in store for tax year 2010.
Ask Stacy: How Come I Have to Repay the Home Buyers Tax Credit?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
If you bought a house in 2008, the tax “credit” you received wasn’t really a credit at all – it was an interest-free loan from Uncle Sam.
Gift From the IRS – Itemizers File on Valentine’s Day This Year
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 21, 2011
Originally the IRS asked some taxpayers to wait until sometime in mid-February to send in their returns. Now the date is official – February 14.
U.S. Treasury Tests Debit Cards for Tax Refunds
LowCards.com on January 20, 2011
600,0000 people will be offered a debit card for their tax refund this year. Depending on the results of the trial, the IRS may start issuing more plastic for refunds.
Do U.S. Companies Pay Higher Taxes Than Competitors Around the World?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 20, 2011
It’s a common belief that the United States offers lower income tax rates than most other developed countries. Like many common beliefs, this one is wrong.
Itemize? Then You Can’t File Taxes Until February
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
If you’re the type who starts their Christmas shopping on December 24, here’s some good news – thanks to Congressional delays in getting the recent tax bill passed, if you itemize, the IRS won’t be ready for you till Mid-February.
IRS Hikes Audits by 11 Percent
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 24, 2012
IRS audits swelled Uncle Sam’s coffers by $57 billion last year, largely by targeting the rich. Lesson learned? If you possibly can, try to keep your 2010 reportable income less than $1 million.
Bush Cut Compromise Hurts the Poor, Fattens the Rich
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 10, 2010
If the proposed compromise preserving the Bush Tax Cuts moves forward as agreed, it will benefit the wealthy a lot more than it will the working poor.
Bush Tax Cuts Extended for Everyone, Including the Rich
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
For the next two years we’ll be living in tax heaven: we’re going to have the Bush tax cuts extended, along with all the other cuts established during the Great Recession. So much for deficit reduction.
5 Tips for Deducting Holiday Giving
Michael Koretzky on December 8, 2010
If you don’t obey these IRS rules for deductions, being in a charitable mood in December could lead to a horrible mood swing next April.
6 Year-End Money Tips for 2010
B.T. Ballenger on February 24, 2011
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — to think about taxes. Several tax breaks expire at the end of the year, so planning now could mean a lower tax bill in 2011.
Even if Bush Cuts are Extended, Taxes are Rising Next Year
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 28, 2010
If you’re single and make $50,000 – $70,000, odds are you’ll be paying at least $400 more in federal income taxes next year. If you’re married filing a joint return with the same income, your taxes will likely rise by at least $800.
How to Replace Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Personal Paperwork
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 4, 2012
A comprehensive list of what to do and where to go to replace everything from your drivers license to your birth certificate.
Should the Rich Pay Higher Taxes?
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 26, 2011
While Congress debates extending the Bush tax cuts, the question on most Americans’ minds is: How will this affect to me? Here’s the answer.
Are We About to Pay a 1% National Sales Tax?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Is there a law pending in Congress that would require paying a 1% sales tax on all transactions? Technically, yes.
Ask Stacy: What To Do With a Windfall?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Question: I just inherited from a relative. What should I do with the money?
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