On behalf of Ronald Arthur Stearns Sr. PLLC | Apr 17, 2020 | IRS Tax Law
Many Texas residents may not be aware if the doctor or accountant they frequent is an employee or an independent contractor. However, this distinction is very important when it comes to taxation, because both have different tax obligations. It does not help that IRS...
On behalf of Ronald Arthur Stearns Sr. PLLC | Apr 1, 2020 | IRS Tax Law
Texans who are confronted with tax issues should be aware of the steps the Internal Revenue Service can take. There are many terms that could be difficult to understand. When dealing with the challenges and concerns related to IRS tax law, it may be wise to think...
On behalf of Ronald Arthur Stearns Sr. PLLC | Mar 19, 2020 | IRS Tax Law
Many Americans do not make full payments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) when they initially file their taxes. As a result, they will likely receive a bill or notice from the IRS notifying them of any amounts still owed and requesting payment. If you receive a...
On behalf of Ronald Arthur Stearns Sr. PLLC | Jan 24, 2020 | IRS Tax Law
If the government believes that your tax returns are errant, they’ll let you know. Often, this notice occurs via mail, but, in some circumstances, the IRS may want to conduct an in-person examination. This meeting may occur at your home, place of work, or at the...
On behalf of Ronald Arthur Stearns Sr. PLLC | Dec 26, 2019 | IRS Tax Law
There are a number of intricacies when it comes to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax law. One of the bigger problems that businesses run into is misclassification of employees. While classifying an individual as an independent contractor rather than an employee can...
On behalf of Ronald Arthur Stearns Sr. PLLC | Nov 29, 2019 | IRS Tax Law
Dealing with accounting and payroll taxes can be a nightmare, primarily thanks to the IRS. It’s rules and regulations, as well as IRS tax law, dictate how these matters should be handled, and any misstep, even those that are seemingly minor, can have enormous...
On behalf of Ronald Arthur Stearns Sr. PLLC | Sep 20, 2019 | IRS Tax Law
Not every worker is equal in the eyes of the law. Austin residents who perform services that can be controlled by an employer, even if the way to achieve an objective is left up to the individual, are known as employees. On the other hand, independent contractors are...
On behalf of Ronald Arthur Stearns Sr. PLLC | Sep 5, 2019 | IRS Tax Law
In an ideal world, a Texas resident would understand IRS tax law, the information required to accurately fill out the returns he or she is obligated to do, and correctly enter one’s exemptions and deductions. Unfortunately, this rarely happens-incorrect amounts...
On behalf of Ronald Arthur Stearns Sr. PLLC | Aug 22, 2019 | IRS Tax Law
There are many financial penalties to not paying one’s taxes in a timely manner, but many Texas residents may not know that the Internal Revenue Service can notify the State Department when someone owes a seriously delinquent tax debt. This means that the State...
On behalf of Ronald Arthur Stearns Sr. PLLC | Aug 8, 2019 | IRS Tax Law
For the Internal Revenue Service, this is the beginning of correspondence season. It is most likely sending out notices, bills and changes in reporting notices to taxpayers. When an Austin resident receives a letter from the IRS, he or she is likely to get overwhelmed...
