by Arthur Geffen | Feb 14, 2012 | Income Tax
If you, your spouse or dependents had significant medical or dental costs in 2011, you may be able to deduct those expenses when you file your tax return. Here are eight things the IRS wants you to know about medical and dental expenses and other benefits. 1. You must...
by Arthur Geffen | Feb 8, 2012 | Income Tax
IRS YouTube Video: IRS2Go 2.0 Podcast: IRS2Go 2.0 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today the availability of IRS2Go 2.0, an expanded version of its smartphone application designed to provide taxpayers easier access to practical tools and...
by Arthur Geffen | Feb 3, 2012 | Income Tax
If you changed your name after a recent marriage or divorce, the IRS reminds you to take the necessary steps to ensure the name on your tax return matches the name registered with the Social Security Administration. A mismatch between the name shown on your tax return...
by Arthur Geffen | Feb 2, 2012 | Income Tax
The IRS has a tool to help people who have to repay their First-Time Homebuyer Credit. Reminder letters will no longer be mailed to taxpayers who have to repay the credit but you can now use an online lookup tool on the IRS website to check your repayment obligation....
by Arthur Geffen | Feb 1, 2012 | Income Tax
The filing of a joint income tax return has the legal effect of an irrevocable election by each spouse to be jointly and severally liable for tax reported, or properly reportable, on the return. In other words, each spouse can be held liable for the full amount...
by Arthur Geffen | Jan 13, 2012 | Income Tax
Determining your filing status is one of the first steps to filing your federal income tax return. There are five filing statuses: Single, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, Head of Household and Qualifying Widow(er) with Dependent Child. Your...
