Business owners in Georgia typically understand the importance of maintaining good records so that they can meet their tax responsibilities. Few anticipate being subjected to an audit. However, some business owners have taken advantage of recent changes in tax law to...
Month: March 2018
Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program ends in Sept. 2018
Georgians who have bank accounts and assets located overseas must report them to the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS has announced that it is ending the Overseas Voluntary Disclosure Program, or OVDP, on Sept. 28, 2018. Taxpayers who have undisclosed foreign assets...
Tax errors can cause refund delays
To avoid delays in receiving tax refunds, Georgia residents should take care to avoid certain common mistakes when completing their returns. While many people may believe that only significant mistakes will cause the Internal Revenue Service to hold on to their...
How taxes affect your Social Security disability benefits
Filing taxes is a confusing and sometimes stressful process for many people. To ensure that they file properly, many people seek assistance with their taxes. Whether people are filing themselves or getting help, it is important to understand the aspects...
Handling tax debts
Taxpayers in Georgia who have a balance when they complete their returns are not alone. The Internal Revenue Service reports that more than 18 million people in the country owed federal taxes in September 2014. Annually, around 10 million people have to pay tax...