Understanding the Tax Gap

Understanding the Tax Gap

Voluntary tax compliance is measured While more and more legislation is introduced that penalizes all of us for doing things wrong on our tax returns, please remember that at its origin, tax collection in the U.S. is a voluntary. In other words, the tax code is...
The Impact of IRS Layoffs

The Impact of IRS Layoffs

During the recent chaos of Federal employment moves over the past couple of weeks, two actions will impact how filing your tax return this year could go and how to prepare accordingly. Voluntary termination After being offered voluntary termination, approximately...
The New Problem with IRS Identity Theft

The New Problem with IRS Identity Theft

PLUS: Small Business FinCEN Update! In its most recent annual report to Congress, the Taxpayer Advocacy Service outlines troublesome trends it sees in the processing and administration of tax returns and taxpayer support. By law, the National Taxpayer Advocate’s...
Does Your Mileage Log Travel the Distance?

Does Your Mileage Log Travel the Distance?

The tax code allows deductions for qualified miles driven for business, medical, moving and charitable purposes. But to claim this deduction you must keep adequate records of actual miles driven. During an audit, this is an often disallowed deduction, despite the fact...