IRS

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August 17, 2014 

IRS Warns About New Tax Scams

The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration continue to hear from taxpayers who have received unsolicited calls from individuals demanding payment while fraudulently claiming to be from the IRS.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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August 12, 2014 

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Do You Know the Rules?

When you’re running a business and someone works for you or provides a service, you pay them. That’s easy. What isn’t always so easy is determining how you should treat those payments. Before you enter into a business relationship, it’s important to establish the type of relationship – is this person providing services as an…

Taija Sparkman

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August 12, 2014 

IRS Says Fishing Disaster Aid May be Taxable

The Internal Revenue Service says that fishermen in the Northeast U.S. who received fishery disaster funds may have to pay federal tax on that relief assistance if it's used to replace lost income.

 How to Maximize Home Office Deductions

August 11, 2014 

How to Maximize Home Office Deductions

It is well-established that you can deduct home office expenses only if certain tax law requirements are met. Notably, no deduction is allowed unless the taxpayer uses the home office regularly and exclusively for business purposes.

Ken Berry, JD

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July 31, 2014 

IRS to Hold Next Tax Forum in Maryland

The next 2014 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum will be held at National Harbor in Maryland near Washington, D.C., and the IRS invites enrolled agents, certified public accountants, certified financial planners and other tax professionals to attend. Those who sign up by the pre-registration date of Aug. 5 will save $130 off the on-site price.

Isaac M. O'Bannon