Category Archives: personal finance

Debt and Senior Citizens

Posted on November 9, 2020 by FCA Admin

I recently read an article about the rising debt of senior citizens.  Senior citizens, I thought? Surprising, not really. Think about it. Senior citizens are on a fixed income unlike the younger generation. Their income does not keep up with … 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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IRS Tip Sheet on Gambling Income and Losses

Posted on May 12, 2020 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2014-03 Inside This Issue Whether you like to play the ponies, roll the dice or pull the slots, your gambling winnings are taxable. You must report all your gambling income on your tax return. If … Continue reading →

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How to Obtain Prior Year Tax Information

Posted on February 2, 2020 by FCA Admin

Many people often need prior year tax records for various reasons.  Some of these reasons include loan applications or other legal matters.  Often people don’t know how to obtain this information or that the information is even available.   Taxpayers can … 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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Beware of Bogus IRS Emails

Posted on November 14, 2019 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Tax Tip 2013-19 Inside This Issue The IRS receives thousands of reports every year from taxpayers who receive emails out-of-the-blue claiming to be from the IRS. Scammers use the IRS name or logo to make the message appear … Continue reading →

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Social Security Benefits and Your Taxes

Posted on October 2, 2019 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Tax Tip 2013-24 Inside This Issue Some people must pay taxes on their Social Security benefits. If you get Social Security, you should receive a Form SSA-1099, Social Security Benefit Statement, by early February. The form shows the … Continue reading →

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Avoid Summertime Tax Scams

Posted on September 12, 2019 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2014-04 Inside This Issue   Ah, summertime! Warm days, rest and recreation and…tax scams. Thieves don’t stop victimizing unsuspecting taxpayers with their scams after April 15. Identity theft, phone and phishing scams happen … Continue reading →

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IRS Intensifies National Crackdown on Identity Theft

Posted on August 6, 2019 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IR-2013-17 Inside This Issue WASHINGTON – Continuing a year-long enforcement push against refund fraud and identity theft, the Internal Revenue Service today announced the results of a massive national sweep in recent weeks targeting identity theft suspects in 32 … Continue reading →

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What are you doing with your tax refund?

Posted on June 25, 2019 by FCA Admin

Now that tax season is officially over, those who are getting refunds are already making plans for their money.  But what about those that have no clue of what to do with their refunds?  Well here are some suggestions for … Continue reading →

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