The IRS has released new 2024–2025 special per diem rates for expenses incurred when traveling away from home. They include the 1) transportation industry meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) rates, 2) incidental expenses only...

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Whether you’re wealthy or middle class, it’s possible you could hit hard financial times, including being temporarily unable to pay tax debt. In that situation, contact us or the IRS to discuss your options....

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Mistakes happen, even at the IRS. For example, you may receive an IRS document that isn’t meant for you. The National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) calls that an inadvertent unauthorized disclosure. It may arrive by...

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The residential real estate market is surging in many areas. If you’re considering selling your principal home, keep in mind that you might owe taxes on the profit, especially if you’ve lived there a...

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Let’s say you receive an IRS collection notice. What should you do? Don’t panic, but don’t ignore the letter. The National Taxpayer Advocate warns that ignoring the notice can make the situation worse and...

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A warning for newly retired military members: If you have military retirement pay and take a civilian job, you may be pushed into a higher federal tax bracket, particularly if your spouse also works....

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Protection is key when guarding your personal and financial information from fraudsters. That’s why the IRS offers a vital tool, the Identity Protection Personal ID Number (IP PIN). The IP PIN is a six-digit...

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If you’re a taxpayer who needs to make quarterly estimated tax payments, mark your calendar for Sept. 15. That’s the due date for the third estimated payment for 2024. You should generally make estimated...

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