The list below is an index, in chronological order, of our prior articles that continue to be of interest. The date of the last update is indicated at the end of each article.

Contents

IRS Issues Guidance on Business Use of Cell Phones
Filing and Penalty Relief for 2010 Estates
President Obama's American Jobs Act Proposal--Updated with tax increase proposals
IRS Releases Details on Registered Tax Return Preparer Test
IRS Announces Initial Relief for Hurricane Irene Victims
Fire Your Customer?--It may improve your business.
Vendor Discounts for Early Payment--Should you take them? Should you give them?
Keeping the Order
IRS Warnings on False Credit and Rebate Scams
IRS Raises Standard Mileage Rate on July 1
IRS Updates Regulations on Filing Refund Claims
Rental Real Estate and Real Estate Professionals--IRS allows taxpayers to make late election
Subdivided Real Estate and Capital Gain Treatment--Don't turn a capital gain into ordinary income.
Tool Plans and Expense Reimbursements
Your Parents' Finances
Publication 3114-Compliance Checks
IRS's Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2011
IRS Announces Help for Struggling Taxpayers--Major Changes to Lien Process
IRS Announces New Voluntary Disclosure Initiative for Offshore Accounts
IRS Unveils First Smartphone Application
Form 1099 Reporting Requirements
Tax Changes for Small Businesses-2010
IRS Offers New Guidance on FSA and HRA Debit Cards
Identity Protection PIN To Be Issued to Identity Theft Victims for Filing Tax Returns
IRS Fact Sheet--2010 Changes Offer Expanded Tax Benefits
IRS Updates Withholding Details for New Law
Allocation of Cost of Group Asset Purchase
IRS News Release on Mandatory E-Filing
Section 179 Expense Deduction Lost to Noncorporate Lessor
Section 179 Election to Expense Business Assets
IRS Accepting Tax Records in Electronic Format
Lease Protection--For tenants in centers with vacant space
IRS Releases Draft Form to Claim New Health Care Tax Credit--Also how tax-exempt organizations will claim credit
Going Out on Your Own?--List of tips and considerations
Quick Analysis of Investment Projects--Payback Period
IRS Announces New Return Preparer Application System and User Fee
Allocation of Cost of Group Asset Purchase
Tax Help for Military Personnel
Surviving a Sales Tax Audit
IRS Provides Tax Guidance to Gulf Spill Victims
Selling Assets to Raise Cash--Points to maximize your after-tax cash
Best State in Which to Incorporate
The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act--Amendments
Small Business Jobs Tax Relief Act of 2010--Highlights of the bill in the House
Taking on a Partner?--It's not something that should be done lightly
Check Fraud--Here are some steps you can take to prevent it
Highlights of Extenders Bill
Documentation is More Than Invoice and Canceled Check
Form to Claim Payroll Tax Exemption for Hiring New Workers Now Available
Deducting Health Insurance Premiums for S Corporation Shareholders
FAQs on Small-Business Healthcare Tax Credit
FAQs About the Payroll Tax Exemption and Qualified Employees
Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act--Employment tax credits and more
Key Provisions of the Affordable Healthcare for America Act
IRS Issues 2010 List of Tax Scams
IRS Outlines Additional Steps to Assist Unemployed Taxpayers and Others
Ten Facts about Mortgage Debt Forgiveness
IRS Provides Guidance on Haiti Earthquake Relief
IRS Releases Form and Info on First-Time Homebuyer Credit
Signs of a Business in Trouble--You don't always need an MBA in finance to spot a troubled company
Nurse Gets to Deduct MBA Expenses--But the facts are critical
IRS Audit and Enforcement Statistics--Audit statistics, collections, staffing, etc.
S Corporations, Partnerships, and LLCs--Basics, Misconceptions and Traps--Part II
Use of Nominees in the EIN Application Process
Sales Tax Deduction for New Auto Purchase
New Form Aids Processing of Mortgage Applications
IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on Exclusion of Physical Injury or Sickness Damage Awards
COBRA Subsidy and Employer Tax Credit
Treasury Study Finds Nonfilers and Underreporters Using Form 1098
S Corporations, Partnerships, and LLCs--Basics, Misconceptions and Traps--Part I
IRS Alerts Public to New Identity Theft Scams
Taxpayers Beat IRS on Losses From LLPs and LLCs--For some taxpayers, this could be a windfall.
Frequently Asked Questions on Voluntary Disclosure Process and Undisclosed Offshore Accounts--Update and Additions
Saving on Consumables--Tips on saving on office supplies and other consumables.
Considering a New Car?--Some tips on doing so in the current market.
Timing of Deduction for Start-Up Expenditures
Frequently Asked Questions on Voluntary Disclosure Process and Undisclosed Offshore Accounts
Energy Provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
IRS Issues Latest Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
Credit and Debit Card Fees Related to Tax Payment are Deductible
Payment Options--Can't pay your tax due-you may have options
Tax Law Changes Related to National Disaster Relief Act
IRS Fact Sheet on Earned Income Tax Credit
IRS Offers Tips to Avoid Recovery Rebate Credit Confusion
Ten Things the IRS Wants You to Know About Identity Theft
Tax Law Changes Related to the Midwestern Disaster Areas
IRS Speeds Lien Relief for Homeowners Trying to Refinance or Sell
Gifts from Foreign Persons--There are penalties for not filing Form 3520
IRS Announces Two New Appeals Programs
Disregarded Entities for Purposes of Employment Tax
New Law Encourages Cash Donations for Midwest Disaster Relief
IRS Publication 4535--Identity Theft Prevention and Victim Assistance
Avoiding Incorrect Self-Employed Retirement Deductions
Hurricane Grant Guidelines Now Available
Lean-Burn Technology Vehicles Qualifying for Tax Credit
Indiana Flood Victims May Qualify for Tax Relief
FDIC Insurance Rules--Article updated for 9/26/08 rule change
Louisiana Hurricane Ike Victims Qualify for IRS Disaster Relief
Texas Hurricane Ike Victims Qualify for IRS Disaster Relief
Tax Credit for First-Time Homebuyers--Update from IRS
Taxpayers Affected by Hurricane Ike Have Extra Time to File and Pay Estimated Taxes
Hurricane Gustav Victims May Qualify for Tax Relief
Tropical Storm Fay Victims May Qualify for Tax Relief
Renting for Less--Tips on how to save when renting space
Foreign Trust Reporting Requirements
IRS Adds Functions to Online Payment Agreement Application
Scammers Use e-Mail, Fax to Pose as IRS
Filing Extensions to be Shorter for Partnerships and Trusts Starting Later this Year
IRS Gives Storm Victims More Time to File and Pay--Taxpayers in Parts of 10 States Qualify
Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts--If you've got a foreign bank account or signature authority over one
Formulas for Analyzing Vehicle Mileage--How much will you save on gas with a more fuel efficient car?
Tax Savings of Owning a Home--How to compute the savings on a first-time home purchase.
IRS Provides Safe-Harbor for Like-Kind Exchange of Vacation Properties
Relief for Stimulus Payments Withdrawn from IRAs and Tax-Favored Accounts
Painless Cost Cutting
Tips for Tax Filers on Economic Stimulus Payments
IRS Announces Economic Stimulus Payment Schedules, Provides Online Payment Calculator
Phishing Scams, Frivolous Arguments Top the 2008 Tax Scams
Low-Income Individuals with No Filing Obligations May Still Qualify for Economic Stimulus Payments
IRS Offers More Guidance on Stimulus Payments in Question and Answer Format
IRS Will Send Stimulus Payments Automatically Starting in May; Taxpayers Must File a 2007 Tax Return to Receive Rebate
Mortgage Workouts, Now Tax-Free for Many Homeowners; Claim Relief on Newly-Revised IRS Form
Help Yourself by Filing Past-Due Tax Returns
IRS Warns of New E-Mail and Telephone Scams Using the IRS Name; Advance Payment Scams Starting
Penalties for Pursuing Frivolous Tax Arguments
Misclassified Workers to File New Social Security Tax Form
Qualified Alternative Fuel Motor Vehicles (QAFMV) and Heavy Hybrid Vehicles--Trucks and other vehicles can qualify for a tax credit
Reporting Miscellaneous Income--IRS Fact Sheet 2007-26
Information on the Questionable Employment Tax Practices Memorandum of Understanding
IRS and States to Share Employment Tax Examination Results
IRS Warns of E-mail Scam Soliciting Donations to California Wildfire Victims
IRS Grants Tax Relief for Southern California Wildfire Victims
IRS Warns Taxpayers About Certain Trust Arrangements Sold As Welfare Benefit Funds
Employer ID Numbers Now Available On Line in Real Time--Easy to use plus immediate confirmation of your number.
Special IRS Web Section Unveiled for Homeowners Who Lose Homes--Foreclosure Tax Relief Available to Many
Aliens Employed in the U.S.
IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on 2% Floor on Trust Expenses
IRS Warns of New e-Mail Scam Offering Cash for Participation in “Member Satisfaction Survey"
Repayment of Commodity Credit Corporation Loans--IRS provides guidance in Q & A format
IRS Permits Use of Advance Trade Discount Method--Receive up-front discounts when purchasing inventory?
Joint Committee on Taxation Releases AMT Projections--Tables show percentage of taxpayers affected
IRS Announces New National Research Program
IRS Warns Taxpayers of New E-mail Scams
Finding the Lowest Cost Option--How to find the cheapest alternative when there are fixed and variable costs.
Court Holds Equestrian Activity and Design Business are Integrated
IRS Lists 40 Frivolous Positions
Foreign Financial Accounts Reporting Requirements
IRS Reports 12 Most Prevalent Tax Scams
IRS Urges Caution About Web Sites that Resemble Official IRS Site
Emergency Preparedness--A little work upfront will make any emergency easier.

--Last Update 01/04/12