Category Archives: consumer laws

Avoiding an IRS Audit

Posted on May 24, 2024 by FCA Admin

No one wants to be audited by the IRS.  It is embarrassing and also draining emotionally.  It makes many people uncomfortable because it implies that you did something wrong.  But just because you are audited doesn’t mean that you did … Continue reading →

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Give Tax Records a Mid-Year Tune-up this Summer

Posted on April 24, 2024 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    Summertime Tax Tip 2013-23 Inside This Issue During the summer, you may not think about doing your taxes, but maybe you should. Some of the expenses you’ve paid over the past few months might qualify for money-saving tax credits … Continue reading →

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How much do you know about social security?

Posted on February 8, 2024 by FCA Admin

I was recently reading an article about young workers and social security.  The article mentions that many young adults don’t understand social security and the impact that social security and saving can have on their future plans. Some basic facts … Continue reading →

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Ten Things to Know about Free IRS Volunteer Tax Help

Posted on February 15, 2023 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Tax Tip 2012-32 Inside This Issue Millions of taxpayers qualify for free tax preparation assistance from IRS-sponsored community-based, volunteer programs. Here are 10 things the IRS wants you to know about these volunteer programs. 1. The IRS sponsors … Continue reading →

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What are your barriers to saving?

Posted on July 1, 2022 by FCA Admin

             I came across this great article on Americasaves.org.  Many people have difficulty saving for one reason or another.  In this article, the writer shares some great tips to help and encourage people to save. The topics that she discusses … Continue reading →

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Eight Things to Know If You Receive an IRS Notice

Posted on December 5, 2021 by FCA Admin

Every year, the IRS sends millions of letters and notices to taxpayers. Many taxpayers will receive this correspondence during the late summer and fall. Here are eight things every taxpayer should know about IRS notices – just in case one … Continue reading →

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Ten Tips to Help You Choose a Tax Preparer

Posted on January 8, 2021 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Tax Tip 2013-07 Inside This Issue Many people look for help from professionals when it’s time to file their tax return. If you use a paid tax preparer to file your federal income tax return this year, the … Continue reading →

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Six Social Media Tools to Help You Get Free Tax Information

Posted on December 15, 2020 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-10 Inside This Issue The IRS uses a variety of technologies to help you get the tax information you need. Here are six ways the IRS uses social media to share information on tax changes, … Continue reading →

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Taxes and the Military

Posted on June 18, 2020 by FCA Admin

As with anything else, it’s vital for military personnel to understand their tax rights and benefits.  Too often many tax benefits are overlooked because military personnel are not aware of their rights.  Among these are: Unreimbursed expenses related to moving … Continue reading →

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Eleven Tips for Taxpayers Who Owe Money to the IRS

Posted on December 6, 2019 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-13 Inside This Issue Most taxpayers get a refund from the Internal Revenue Service when they file their tax returns. For those who don’t get a refund, the IRS offers several options to pay their … Continue reading →

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