PLUS: Small Business FinCEN Update! In its most recent annual report to Congress, the Taxpayer Advocacy Service outlines troublesome trends it sees in the processing and administration of tax returns and taxpayer support. By law, the National Taxpayer Advocate’s report must identify the 10 most serious problems taxpayers face in their dealings with the IRS …
Month: February 2025
Does Your Mileage Log Travel the Distance?
The tax code allows deductions for qualified miles driven for business, medical, moving and charitable purposes. But to claim this deduction you must keep adequate records of actual miles driven. During an audit, this is an often disallowed deduction, despite the fact that you actually drove the distance claimed. How can you make sure this …
Review and Correct Your 1099s NOW!
What to do to fix this thorny problem It's sometime in February and you realize the Form 1099 you received is in error. In fact, it overstates your income by several thousand dollars. What should you do? Gather your facts. Put yourself in the shoes of the vendor, bank or investment company representative. Gather evidence they …
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