Unclear on the Concept
Today TaxMama needs to explain the purpose of the Taxpayers Advocate Service, based on a misconception expressed in the TaxQuips Forum. Peter says his problem is in the hands of the Taxpayers...
View ArticleAsk TaxMama Issue 550 – May Day and Homebuyer Credit Deadline
Dear Family, Well, it’s the end of April. The world somehow survived a volcano and an earthquake that left travelers stranded all over the world. It’s interesting the different ways that tavel...
View ArticleAsk TaxMama Issue 551 – Happy Mothers Day Weekend
Dear Family, This morning, as I was searching for a good Mother’s Day graphic on my site, I came across an EA Exam provider running ads using taxmama as a subdomain of his website’s name. Of course,...
View ArticleAsk TaxMama Issue 552 – Don’t Give Up
Dear Family, As you read this, I will be on the train to San Diego for a legal hearing. My friends in the area haven’t been contacted, since I have to turn right around and return the same day. What...
View ArticleTwo Things to Do
Today TaxMama wants you to look at your finances to see if you need to take action this month. Dear Family, It’s time to review your IRA Aside from all the brouhaha about converting your IRA account...
View ArticleSupporting Mom
Today TaxMama hears from Raj in Kansas who is a good husband. He tells us. “My wife and I have been supporting my mother-in-law for over a year. She is U.S. resident (Green Card holder), however could...
View ArticleAsk TaxMama Issue 560 – The Advocate Speaks
Dear Family, This morning I started reading the Taxpayers Advocate’s (TAS) report to Congress and completely lost track of time. Does that happen with you, too? For me, reading is a fully absorbing...
View ArticleExpensing Accounts Payable
Today TaxMama hears from Cinda in the TaxQuips Forum with a quickie question. “I bought a company and with it came $72,310 worth of outstanding debt. How should I initially set this up and how would...
View ArticleGetting Free Tax Help
Today TaxMama wants to talk to you about ways to get help when you are in tax trouble, as a result f a desperate plea from a fellow named Jon. Dear Family, Reading some of the problems people bring to...
View ArticleStaff Wants Health Benefits
Today TaxMama® hears from Ann in the TaxQuips Forum, who has a very enthusiastic staff. To make a long story short: “Ann just converted her 25-year business to an S Corp. Her staff did the research and...
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