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...
A quick look at the trust fund recovery penalty
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...
Worker classifications under 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...
Tax obligations can be lessened with the help of professionals
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 are...
Can the IRS revoke my passport?
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...
What does a legitimate letter from the IRS look like?
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...
How is my employment status relevant to my tax bill?
Paying taxes is complicated enough, but ensuring one is paying their taxes at the right status of worker can be even more complex. It is a common error made by businesses-intentionally or mistakenly misclassifying the status of a worker only to end up paying heavy...
What is ‘Currently Not Collectible’ status?
Many Texas residents may hesitate from filing their taxes because they are unable to pay their taxes and meet their living expenses at the same time. What most people may not be aware of is that the Internal Revenue Service has various programs that can help taxpayers...
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A letter from the Internal Revenue Service can overwhelm most Texas residents, especially when it brings news of an audit or unpaid taxes. Filing one's taxes once is complicated enough. Then to have to justify one's claims or deductions can be frustrating, especially...
Did 2018 tax law changes affect refunds substantially?
Just when Texas residents thought they had a handle on IRS tax laws, the 2018 overhaul of the code took place and threw everyone off their stride. In addition to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the IRS and the Department of Treasury also changed withholding tables to...
