Texas business owners have a lot on their plate. When it comes to taxes, you may be running behind on paying yours. While it may feel like the end of the world, you do have various options out there to remedy the condition. File for an extension When it comes to...
Many Texas residents strive to set aside at least some money each year for future purposes, including retirement. If you contribute to an individual retirement account, you may wonder whether your contributions are tax deductible pursuant to applicable tax law. In...
Bring up the word audit, and many Texas residents' minds jump to picturing an IRS agent at their front door. This isn't always the case. Rather, there are various types of audits that the IRS can perform, and understanding what these are can help to put your mind at...
It's unlikely that the IRS will audit more taxpayers in 2021 because audits are trending downwards since 2010. In 2010, the IRS audited about 0.9% of tax returns, and in 2019, the IRS audited around 0.4% of tax returns. Whether you live in Texas or another state, you...
If you meet certain qualifications, you may be able to deduct your transportation expenses when you file your taxes in Texas. To ensure that the rates are accurate, the mileage rates are adjusted slightly each year. Here are the mileage rates for 2021. How much can...
Not everyone who works looks at the itemized breakdown of taxes and withholdings on their paychecks. Many will likely notice when their weekly payment amount increases or decreases, though. Workers in Texas might wonder why their paychecks appeared to reflect a raise...
Unfortunately, many unscrupulous operators seek to take advantage of others when it comes to tax time. The pandemic of 2020 has created some additional issues that make it easier for scammers to target Americans. It's important for the people of Texas to be aware of...
Those who freelance in the Austin, Texas, area can benefit from knowing more about taxes. If they earn more than $600 from independent work, they are officially considered a business by the IRS. People who have been freelancing for years as well as those new to...
TO OUR FRIENDS AND CLIENTS: On Friday, March 20th, the Treasury Department notified taxpayers that the filing deadline for 2019 tax returns shall be extended ninety days. Therefore, returns with a due date of April 15, 2020 need not be filed or extended until July...
Roughly 14 million people in Texas and throughout America owe back taxes to the IRS. This may result in a tax audit, financial penalties or even criminal charges being levied against a taxpayer depending on the circumstances of his or her case. Individuals who are...
