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It’s March 15, Do You Know Where Your Corporate Tax Returns Are?

15 March 2011

Today is March 15 which means that most corporate taxpayers must file their tax returns (or extensions) by the end of the day. This includes forms 1120 for C corporations and forms 1120S for S corporations. If you’re not ready yet, you can obtain an automatic 6-month extension by timely filing a federal form 7004 [...]

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Nothing Says Romance Like Signing a Tax Return

14 February 2011

Happy Valentine’s Day from the IRS! As I posted previously, the IRS had announced that it would begin processing those returns which were initially delayed beginning on February 14, 2011. If you were one of the affected taxpayers (meaning those who itemized or claimed certain deductions, including educational expenses), you were unable to submit your [...]

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A Safe Bet: Protecting Your Tax and Financial Documents

4 February 2011

The first part of the year inspires folks to take a closer look at their finances and organization (and often, lack thereof) and make some changes for the rest of the year. That usually involves some measure of sorting through documents, trying to figure out which ones to keep and which ones to toss. So, [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Tax Return “Drafts”

30 January 2011

Taxpayer asks: I had my tax returns prepared, and I don’ t think the CPA did a good job. I have not signed the forms nor have i provided the original copies of my various financial statements. Can I ask someone else to do them and discard the “first draft” ” Thank you. taxgirl says: [...]

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Tax Trivia: Extensions

21 January 2011

We have a winner! See the correct answer in the comments. Our final tax trivia question for the giveaway is: If you can’t file your tax return on time, you can request a six month extension using a federal form 4868. If you are outside of the country, you can request an additional (discretionary) extension [...]

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IRS Announces Processing Date for Delayed Returns

21 January 2011

I can see this scenario all over the country on Valentine’s Day: the lights are dim and soft music is playing in the background. You and your significant other take a sip of wine, look at each other meaningfully and agree that you’re ready… to press send on the computer and e-file your tax returns. [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Filing late tax returns

11 May 2010

Taxpayer asks: I’m an independent contractor using 1099s. I have one w-4 for a small small amount from 2009. I missed the tax deadline and did not file an extension. What kind of advice can I get? I live in CA but need some general direction. Taxgirl says: File. That’s my advice in a nutshell. [...]

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Can a Tax Return be Audit-Proof?

29 April 2010

During tax season, I was interviewed by TalkZone Internet Radio about my audit article. Here’s the interview: Enjoy! (Quick word: I didn’t realize that the embed was an autoplay – my apologies to any of you who were startled by the audio first thing this morning in your inbox!)

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IRS Says Austin Tragedy Won’t Affect Returns

28 February 2010

The IRS has released a statement regarding the current filing season in light of the Austin tragedy. Since the IRS does not process tax returns or issue refunds at the Echelon 1 Building in Austin, Texas, the filing season will not be affected.

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Ask the taxgirl: EITC Eligibility

5 February 2010

Taxpayer asks: I was told that if I make more than 46,000.00, my family didn’t qualify for the EIC. My wife saw on the news this morning that if you make less then 71,000.00 that we should qualify. I’m married with two children, one born in 2009. Which is correct? Thanks Taxgirl says: Hmm. As [...]

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