On behalf of Jeffrey S. Gartzman at The Gartzman Law Firm, P.C. Federal tax law provides relief to certain spouses who innocently signed joint returns not knowing of their spouses’ underreporting or erroneous entries. When a married couple files a joint federal tax...
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Tips for protecting against tax-related identity fraud
Consumers can lower their risk of tax refund fraud by recognizing scams, protecting sensitive information and watching for early signs of identity theft. Tax-related identity fraud has become a prevalent problem in recent years. In 2015, the Federal Trade Commission...
Can I go to jail if I can’t pay my taxes?
If you know you don’t have money to pay your taxes, you may think it’s better not to file them at all. It can feel tempting to avoid a stressful situation altogether. However, not filing your taxes is one of the worst things you can do in your scenario. You can go to...
A home office deduction can benefit home-based businesses
Anyone who has ever run their own business knows there are challenges. For home-based businesses, there can be even more difficulties. There are tax benefits available that can ease the complications. One of those benefits is a home office deduction allowed by the...
What is a CP2000 Notice?
The IRS CP2000 notice is used when the information on your tax return doesn’t match a W-2, 1099, or other informational tax form received by the IRS. There could be several reasons you’re receiving a CP2000 notice: You may have made an error on your tax return. Your...
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