There are few things Arizonans dread more than the news that they will be getting audited by the IRS. Even the most scrupulous of taxpayers can spend many sleepless nights wondering if they have categorized and documented their deductions and credits properly. In this series of blogs, we will look at the ten basic steps you can... View Post
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Ten Ways to Avoid a Tax Audit in Arizona – #5: Keep Track of All Your 1099 Forms
There are few things Arizonans dread more than the news that they will be getting audited by the IRS. Even the most scrupulous of taxpayers can spend many sleepless nights wondering if they have categorized and documented their deductions and credits properly. In this series of blogs, we will look at the ten basic steps you can... View Post
Ten Ways to Avoid a Tax Audit in Arizona – #4: Check and Double Check
There are few things Arizonans dread more than the news that they will be getting audited by the IRS. Even the most scrupulous of taxpayers can spend many sleepless nights wondering if they have categorized and documented their deductions and credits properly. In this series of blogs, we will look at the ten basic steps you can... View Post
Ten Ways to Avoid a Tax Audit in Arizona – #3: Don’t make it TOO Easy for the IRS
There are few things Arizonans dread more than the news that they will be getting audited by the IRS. Even the most scrupulous of taxpayers can spend many sleepless nights wondering if they have categorized and documented their deductions and credits properly. In this series of blogs, we will look at the ten basic steps you... View Post
IRS Penalties Slam Those Who Fail to File, Fail to Pay
Nobody enjoys paying taxes or dealing with the Internal Revenue Service. When you owe a big payment, it can be tempting to just put your head in the sand, ignore it and hope it goes away – especially if you don’t have the money available. Unfortunately, the IRS isn’t going to simply let that slide.... View Post
Ten Ways to Avoid a Tax Audit in Arizona – #2: Don’t “Do-it-yourself”
There are few things Arizonans dread more than the news that they will be getting audited by the IRS. Even the most scrupulous of taxpayers can spend many sleepless nights wondering if they have categorized and documented their deductions and credits properly. In this series of blogs, we will look at the ten basic steps you... View Post
Ten Ways to Avoid a Tax Audit in Arizona – #1: Don’t Claim Questionable Deductions
There are few things Arizonans dread more than the news that they will be getting audited by the IRS. Even the most scrupulous of taxpayers can spend many sleepless nights wondering if they have categorized and documented their deductions and credits properly. In this series of blogs, we will look at the ten basic steps you... View Post
IRS Taxpayer Customer Service Called “Unacceptable”
If you run into a problem while trying to figure out your taxes, the IRS website helpfully invitesyou to call their toll-free tax hotline at 1-800-829-1040. But don’t get too excited – the IRS has a service of goal of answering only 71% of calls, and the average “on hold” wait time for taxpayers is 12... View Post
Owe Taxes to the IRS? You May be Surprised by a Lien on Your Arizona Property
According to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), the IRS is mishandling lien filings made against people who owe back taxes to the IRS. Problems include copies of lien notices not being sent to the taxpayer’s representative, the IRS not using the correct last known address to send the notice, and simply not sending... View Post
Fat “Tax Resolution Shops” Collapse Under Own Weight
American Tax Relief, “Tax Lady” Roni Lynn Deutch, J.K. Harris & Co., and now Tax Masters, Inc. – lawsuits and bankruptcy for fat “tax resolution shops” are indeed a reversal of fortune. American Tax Relief Shut Down In October of 2010, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, shut down... View Post





