Texas imposes a state sale and use tax of 6.25%on all retail sales, rents and rentals of most goods, as well as services subject to taxes. Local tax authorities can also impose up to 2% sales tax for a collective maximum rate of 8.25%. You may not receive a notice to remind you to file […]
Dealing with financial issues, especially tax issues, can be overwhelming and frustrating. If you are facing such a situation, then you can hire somebody like a tax attorney or tax lawyer that can help you. You can seek the services of a capable IRS tax attorney by understanding what this type of lawyer does and […]
Not a single day goes by where someone out there thinks they want to start a business with some crazy cool idea that they have. That’s brilliant, but don’t just stop there. Just the thought of starting a business doesn’t matter unless you actually put forth hard thinking and hard work. When you want to […]
This month we had several clients successfully granted a fresh start with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Over $75,000 in tax debts and penalties have been completely removed. In some cases, we were able to settle with the IRS for less than 10% of the total balance. Isn’t that awesome, we’re utilizing the system and […]
What is an IRA? IRA stands for an individual retirement account. It’s basically a savings account that gives a big tax break for taxpaying individuals to save money for the future. Many people mistake IRAs for investment; it’s technically an investment account you set up. Think of it like a basket that you store your […]
Local taxpayers seem to forget that their tax refund is money that should have been theirs all along. Unless you already have made your decision on what to do with or how to spend your tax refund, here are some useful tips: 1. Start or increase your emergency fund If you haven’t created one, […]
Although tax rules and deadlines are not always constant and may change throughout the years, there are several common mistakes by taxpayers that are timeless whether it’s for simple or complex tax returns. Just one simple slip up made on paper or by computer can cost you or delay your refund. Here are some common tax-filing […]
What is the Sales Tax Audit? A sales tax audit is an examination executed by a government tax agency to make sure that the proper amount of sales tax has been sent to the proper authority. This taxing agency will gather and evaluate the company’s financial documents to verify that state laws and regulations are […]
Just as there is a really big difference between Tax Fraud, Tax Avoidance, and Tax Evasion, there is a great distinction between Tax Planning and Tax Preparation. Unfortunately, many individuals have mistaken tax preparation and tax planning as they seem to be used interchangeably. Although they are both very important, they’re two totally different things. Tax planning […]
REVERSE TAX AUDIT A reverse tax audit is conducted by your CPA or a tax lawyer when it is suspected that sales taxes have been overpaid. In a self-assessing sales tax audit, the taxpayer reviews his or her own records and pays the dues that resulted from the review. In a reverse tax audit, your CPA […]
