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Here’s how tax reform affects taxpayers who claim the child tax credit

IRS Tax Tips February 27, 2019 Issue Number: Tax Reform Tax Tip 2019-15 Here’s how tax reform affects taxpayers who claim the child tax credit Many people claim the child tax credit to help offset the cost of raising children. Tax reform legislation made changes to that credit for 2018 and later. Here are some […]

5 unexpected tax breaks you can claim on your tax return

https://www.businessinsider.com/unexpected-tax-breaks-credits-deductions-tax-day-2019-2 Tanza Loudenback Grigory Dukor/Reuters There are several legitimate ways to pay less taxes. Tax deductions reduce your taxable income, while tax credits lower your tax bill. A few of the most under-the-radar tax breaks include deductions for jury duty and bringing your pet to work (but only if they’re working, too). There are several […]

10 Tax Breaks for the Middle Class

https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/taxes/T054-S001-middle-class-tax-breaks-and-deductions/index.html By Sandra Block, Senior Editor and David Muhlbaum, Senior Online Editor | February 19, 2019 If you believe that tax breaks are reserved for hedge fund managers and companies with offshore subsidiaries, you’re probably paying too much to the IRS. Lawmakers have enacted dozens of tax incentives targeted at middle-class families. Taking full advantage […]

The IRS warns of these latest tax scams and problems facing filers this season

Tax filing problems Yahoo Finance had a special visitor this week: the IRS National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson, who came by to give us a look behind the scenes at the IRS and shed light on some of the biggest problems facing filers today. The IRS’s Dirty Dozen calls out the worst of the worst tax scams, […]

Earned Income Credit

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The Tax Guy

  Haha! Sorry, we can’t claim our pets on our taxes! But let’s get those done. Contact the office of tax professionals, who will  prepare your taxes honestly, accurately and professionally. Book your appointment NOW with The Tax Guy. Credentialed professionals are ready to serve you.  Lucia Morel begins her third year with The Tax […]

Beware of Fake IRS Emails and Phone Calls

Tax scams that use email and phone calls that appear to come from the IRS are common these days. These scams often use the IRS name and logo or fake websites that look real. Scammers often send an email or call to lure victims to give up their personal and financial information. The crooks then […]

Top Ten Tips to Help You Choose a Tax Preparer

Many people hire a professional when it’s time to file their tax return. If you pay someone to prepare your federal income tax return, the IRS urges you to choose that person wisely. Even if you don’t prepare your own return, you’re still legally responsible for what is on it.   Here are ten tips […]