Here’s How to Tell the Difference Between a Hobby and a Business for Tax Purposes

This article was published by the IRS. A hobby is any activity that a person pursues because they enjoy it and with no intention of making a profit. People operate a business with the intention of making a profit. Many people engage in hobby activities that turn into a source of income. However, determining if that [...]

Taxpayers Can Now Upload More Documents to IRS

This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service has announced that taxpayers who receive certain notices requiring them to send information to the IRS now have the option of submitting their documentation online through IRS.gov. This new secure step will allow taxpayers or their tax professional to electronically upload documents rather than mailing [...]

What Taxpayers Should Do If They Get an Identity Theft Letter from the IRS

This article was published by the IRS. When a thief steals someone's Social Security number, they can use it to file a fraudulent tax return. This is tax-related identity theft. The IRS scans tax returns for possible fraud. If a tax return is flagged as suspicious, the agency will pull it for more review. Then the [...]

Estimated Tax Payments

Income taxes are a pay-as-you-go system. That means you pay your taxes as you earn income during the year. Either your employer withholds taxes from your pay, or you pay quarterly estimated taxes on your own. If you have income that’s not subject to withholding, you may need to make quarterly payments. This includes income such [...]

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