Monthly Archives: September 2010

Nine Tips for Taxpayers Who Owe Money to the IRS

Did you end up owing taxes this year? The vast majority of Americans get a tax refund from the IRS each spring, but those who receive a bill may not know that the IRS has a number of ways for … Continue reading

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Do You Need to Amend Your Return?

If you forgot to include some income or to take a deduction on your tax return – you can correct it by amending your tax return. In some cases, you do not need to amend your tax return.  The Internal … Continue reading

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Identity Theft and Taxes

Taxpayers need to be careful to protect their personal information. Identity thieves use many methods to steal personal information and then they use the information to file a tax return and get a refund. Here are 10 things the IRS … Continue reading

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Reflections on Sacrifice

Some of you may know that I attended North Georgia College as a member of the Corps of Cadets.  My father attended as well and now my son is a proud member of the Corps.  Many of my college classmates … Continue reading

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Five Tax Scams to Avoid

The Internal Revenue Service issues a list of the top 12 tax scams each year – known as the Dirty Dozen. The scams are illegal and can lead to problems for taxpayers including significant penalties, interest and possible criminal prosecution. … Continue reading

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Five Facts about the Making Work Pay Tax Credit

1. This credit – still available for 2010 – equals 6.2 percent of a taxpayer’s earned income. The maximum credit for a married couple filing a joint return is $800 and $400 for other taxpayers. 2. Eligible self-employed taxpayers can … Continue reading

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