Category Archives: Taxes

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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Prepare for Hurricanes, Disasters by Safeguarding Tax Records

Posted on September 30, 2021 by FCA Admin

Issue Number:    IRS-2012-60 Inside This Issue IRS YouTube Videos Preparing for Disasters: English | Spanish | ASL How to Request a Copy of Your Tax Return: English | Spanish | ASL Podcast Disaster Assistance: English | Spanish WASHINGTON — With the … 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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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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