by GruffyGoat Team | Jan 21, 2016 | Scams, Taxes
Pesticides on produce aren’t the worst kind of dirty dozen you need to be aware of. The IRS is focusing on twelve popular scams that they’ve branded The Dirty Dozen. Journal of Accountancy explored the full list, and we’re sharing here what you need to know about each...
by GruffyGoat Team | Jan 12, 2016 | Taxes
We’re now looking at an approximately $1.4 billion prize for the national Powerball, and as more people jump into the pool that number keeps going up. If you’re buying tickets, AICPA offers a plan to help you manage your prize if you win. But first, Salon reminds us...
by GruffyGoat Team | Dec 30, 2015 | IRS, Taxes
Yes, it’s that time of year again. The IRS announced last week that the 2016 tax season will begin as scheduled on Tuesday, January 19. They’ll begin accepting both individual electronic returns and paper returns that day. The IRS expects to receive more than 150...
by GruffyGoat Team | Dec 28, 2015 | Affordable Care Act, Taxes
Shortly before the Christmas holiday, Congress passed a bill extending a long list of expired tax provisions — some permanently, some for five years, and many for two years.The Journal of Accountancy published the details in an article explaining all that’s in the...
by GruffyGoat Team | Dec 11, 2015 | Taxes
College is expensive, and a big chunk of that expense comes in the form of room and board. But if you get creative, you can mitigate that expense. Forbes recently published an article on a genius way to provide your student’s own room and board, and make a little...
by GruffyGoat Team | Dec 1, 2015 | Taxes
If you’re making holiday donations to your favorite charities, you’re in for more than good karma. The IRS just sent out a newsletter outlining the tax benefits to giving and offering several tips to keep in mind. First, the Reminders Contributions must be in good...
