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Tax scammers keep coming up with new and innovative ways to target taxpayers. They have them shell out money or divulge confidential information. By informing taxpayers about the various tax scams carried out it can help avoid falling for them. As tax professionals, our duty at A.G. Tax is to update taxpayers of the latest tax scams....
The U.S. real estate market has been improving due to many Canadians selling their U.S. vacation properties. Because non-resident owners of U.S. property are subject to the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) regulation, i.e. there is a 10% withholding requirement on the sale proceeds from the property. In December, 2015, the U.S. government updated...
Saving on taxes is all about planning and strategizing one’s investments, sales and expenses in order to qualify for deductions and credits. With that being said, it is very helpful for taxpayers to be aware of qualifying investments & expenses so they can be claimed future on tax returns. For example, were you aware that some investments will provide you...
In 2013, the U.S. government provided recognition to same-sex couples as ‘married’ at the federal level. This allowed them to file their federal tax returns as ‘Married filing Jointly’ instead of ‘Single’ qualifying them for the more favorable Joint tax bracket as well as various employer group benefits (For details read: Same-sex couples to be treated as...
The Surface Transportation Act was passed in 1982 to address concerns about the surface transportation infrastructure (highways and bridges) across the United States. For the fiscal year 2016 budget, the government proposed to allocate a significant amount towards this Surface Transportation Act of 2015. Unfortunately, the government failed to arrive at a conclusion regarding the...
If you don’t know your options, paying your outstanding taxes to the IRS can sometimes prove to be a time-consuming effort. However, when it comes to U.S. federal taxes, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers various ways by which a U.S. taxpayer can clear their tax dues. Here is a brief summary prepared by AG Tax...
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) started the “Taxes. Security. Together.” initiative with various US states and the private-sector tax industry to inform the general public regarding safety and security while carrying out any online transactions, such as: exchange of financial, personal, or tax information over the internet or through cellphones. This education initiative is...
Often taxpayers using a portion of their house, garage, or basement as a home-office are advised to claim a business expense tax deduction for the space used as office. However, it is always advisable to take into consideration a future sale scenario of the house as depreciation and re-capture rules may apply. Also, a common misconception is...
Now that most people have filed their tax returns, it is likely that many taxpayers would be receiving mail from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Some notices are for informational purposes only, which do not require a response, while some notices require immediate action. It is advisable that taxpayers should check all mail received from...
The Internal Revenue Services (IRS) website can be very useful for obtaining not only common tax-related information, but also for obtaining information regarding tax payments. Taxpayers can spend days searching for answers regarding certain tax queries, when they can easily find such information directly on the IRS website. Here is a brief overview, prepared by AG Tax professionals, of many...
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