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Know What the IRS Knows About You. Here is how you can find out...
T here are multiple situations where you need to find out what the IRS knows about you. It could be for the purpose of obtaining a loan,...
Fitzpatrick & Tucker
Apr 12 min read


Those Pesky Records! What do I need to keep?
E ach of us needs to keep records that substantiate our tax return or other important life events for as long as they are needed. So what...
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Mar 182 min read


Leveraging Kiddie Tax Rules
The beginning of each year is a great time to start next year's tax planning. One area to help reduce your tax obligation, that benefits...
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Feb 282 min read


Avoid Name Mismatch Audits
I f you were married, divorced, or changed your name for any reason during the past year, do not forget to file to change your name prior...
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Feb 12 min read


2025 - Standard Mileage Rate
The IRS has released the 2025 standard mileage rates for taxpayers to use in computing the deductible costs of operating an automobile...
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Jan 21 min read


Tax Shifting Ideas to Reduce Your Bill to Uncle Sam
M any tax experts talk about shifting your tax burden from one year to the next. While in theory it may make sense, how can you make it...
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Jan 23 min read


Maximize the Child & Dependent Care Credit
T he Child & Dependent Care Credit provides a reduction in taxes to offset the cost of daycare when you are employed. The maximum amount...
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Jan 22 min read


Plan Your 2025 Retirement Contributions
A s part of your planning for next year, now is the time to review funding your retirement accounts in 2025. Recent cost of living...
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Jan 21 min read


Gone Phishing?
E ach year the IRS publishes the top dozen tax scams it encounters over the prior year. One of them that makes an all too common...
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Jan 22 min read


Tax Season is Scam Season
A s a reminder, tax season is also tax scam season for savvy criminals. As you prepare to file your tax return, here are some things to...
Fitzpatrick & Tucker
Jan 21 min read


Beware when Tax Season Scammers come calling!
The tax filing season is a popular time for scammers to call and try to dupe unsuspecting taxpayers. These thieves often make threatening...
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Jan 21, 20231 min read


Understanding Deductions (Standard and Itemized)
One of the first decisions taxpayers must make when completing a tax return is whether to take the standard deduction or itemize their...
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Jan 21, 20232 min read


2023 Review the Taxpayer Bill of Rights
By law, all taxpayers have fundamental rights when they're interacting with the IRS. These rights apply all year, not just during the...
Fitzpatrick & Tucker
Jan 21, 20231 min read


IRS sending more than 2.8 million refunds
IRS sending more than 2.8 million refunds to those who already paid taxes on 2020 unemployment compensation WASHINGTON —The Internal...
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Jun 6, 20212 min read


IRS has options for gig economy workers and those with unemployment benefits
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds workers in the gig economy and those who claimed unemployment compensation in 2020 of...
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May 5, 20213 min read


Tax Time Guide: Didn’t get Economic Impact Payments? Check eligibility for Recovery Rebate Credit
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service reminds first-time filers and those who usually don’t have a federal filing requirement to...
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May 5, 20214 min read


Check eligibility for Recovery Rebate Credit
Tax Time Guide: Didn’t get Economic Impact Payments? Check eligibility for Recovery Rebate Credit WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue...
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Mar 3, 20214 min read


Taxpayer Bill of Rights
All taxpayers have fundamental rights when they’re interacting with the IRS. These rights apply all year long, not just during tax...
Fitzpatrick & Tucker
Jan 24, 20212 min read


Follow IRS on Social Media
Follow IRS on social media, sign up for e-news subscriptions for urgent updates on COVID-19, scams and economic impact payment information
Fitzpatrick & Tucker
Apr 12, 20205 min read


Franchise Tax Board News
Franchise Tax Board News: State postpones deadlines for filing tax protests, appeals, and refund claims. COVID-19 Economic impact payments
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Apr 12, 20201 min read
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