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Making One Step in Your New College Students’ Application Process Easier
I often get calls from clients that are attempting to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application can appear cumbersome and complicated. Fortunately, the IRS and the Department of Education have teamed up to make … read more
When the IRS Won't Accept a Joint Return Filed by a Surviving Spouse
In our practice, we often advise and assist surviving spouses. A recent communication from the IRS illustrates how a surviving spouse cannot file an amended return with her deceased husband. The wife and her husband had timely filed a joint … read more
Tax Return Errors: To Amend or Not to Amend…Is that the Question?
Mistakes happen, let’s face it. What should one do if a mistake is discovered in a prior tax filing? If an error that caused the understatement of a tax liability is not promptly corrected, it can result in larger interest … read more
Ten Tips for Deducting Casualty and Theft Losses
Everyday the world is changing around us, and while some experience fame, fortune, happiness, or success, others may experience difficulty, sorrow, despair, and losses. Taxpayers who find themselves a victim of theft or natural disasters should know that there are … read more