Real Estate Tax Sales

Government auctions and tax sales generally occur when a homeowner is unable to pay the property taxes on their home, or their home is abandoned.

Other Taxpayers Have It Worse

U.S. taxpayers aren't the only ones to feel a bit of a crunch at tax time. In fact, we don't have it that bad.

Oversea Americans May See Higher Taxes

Many Americans working overseas may experience higher tax bills under the new law signed by President Bush. In some cases, overseas taxpayers could face tens of thousands of more dollars in taxes.

Use Your Home to Your Tax Advantage

Homeowners get some nice perks when it comes to paying their income taxes.

New Tax Legislation May Save You Money

How much you will save as a result of the new tax law, signed last week by President Bush, depends on many factors.

The Evolving Role of Accountants

With products like Turbo Tax improving, many wonder where this leaves accountants. Ironically, the evolving role of accountants is helping people save on their taxes.

Legally Avoid Out of State Use Taxes

Selling out of state? Not sure what you should be doing about sales and use tax? Read on entrepreneur.

Tax Return Filing Preparation

Filing for taxes and returns can be very complex, depending on the income. All the information provided to the IRS should be accurate to get a refund. Besides, the filing should be done so that the refunds are high.

Cost Segregation Gives Apartment Owners Tax Relief

Apartment owners can face staggering expenses to maintain apartment communities. The upkeep of even a modest community could involve groundskeeping, unit renovation, and replacements, such as parking lot asphalt and fencing. Another steep expense is federal income tax - and in some areas an additional state tax on income - but through an innovative study known as cost segregation, the depreciation of property components can be used to help lower federal taxes.

Property Tax Grievances - Can I Win? (continued)

Property taxes can be a homeowners largest monthly expense. Don't let errors by the tax assessor go unchallenged. You have nothing to lose by seeking a reduction in assessment.

IRS E-Filing; Is It Helping Our Government Collect Taxes?

It got off to a rather rocky start, but it is alive and well today and each year more and more Americans are filing their taxes this way and it is saving our government money in administrative costs and making it easier for Americans to file the taxes...

What IRS Requires for Your Home to Qualify as Your Principal Place of Business

There are complicated IRS rules that allow you to deduct expenses for the business use of your home. One rule allows you to deduct expenses if you use a portion of your home as a business office if you to meet the exclusive and the regular use tests. If your home does not meet the exclusive and regular use tests, another IRS rule may allow your home office to be your principal place of business.

IRS Advice on Business Use of Your Home

Many small business owners use a portion of their home as a business office. In order to deduct the part of your home used for business, the IRS requires that you meet specific requirements. To qualify to claim expenses for the business use of your home you must meet the exclusive use test and the regular use test.

Tax Evasion Penalties

If you are found guilty of tax evasion, a tax attorney can help you through the process. The penalties are severe, ranging from hefty fines to up to five years in prison.

1.7 Million Americans Forfeit $2 Billion to Uncle Sam on April 17th

People owed refunds on their 2002 taxes had until April 17, 2006 to file for that tax year and claim their refund. If they did not file the $2 Billion will be forfeited to the government.