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Just when you think the IRS can't get any worse, look at this contradictory letter: Taxpayer lived in a federally declared disaster area...

The IRS has been going on a rampage recently, auditing many claims for the COVID Credit for Sick and Family leave (FFCRA) credit. I think...

Here's a hack how to pay for professional tax prep services using your future refund, while avoiding any interest or fees. No need to...

DOGE Dividend stimulus checks may be coming your way. Elon Musk recently indicated potential interest in a $5,000 stimulus check payout...

Here is a lesser know aspect about the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE): While the FEIE is well known as a federal tax exclusion,...

Are you a wise guy when it comes to filing your taxes? You know, you research things on your own, read some TurboTax articles and skim...

A new client who owes taxes and was a bit confused asked me this great question: What are the refunds all about and why do all...

Here is an example of how filing taxes using "married filing separately" status may result in the best outcome. While this is rare, it...

In a world where virtual meetings are standard, nothing can replace the connection of a physical, in person meeting. This is why although...

How can the IRS enforce taxes & penalties if all your assets are located abroad?  Here is an example: Joe lives in Israel. He has...

Have you received such a letter and are wondering what this is about? Is it a scam? This predatory company scrapes publicly available PPP...

One thing people tend to forget when it comes to the FBAR (Foreign Bank account reporting): FBARs must be filed for deceased individuals....

Many people have asked me if the new restrictive Trump immigration policies will affect citizenship applications for children of US...

Here is a handy list of ILS-USD exchange rates, using the average rate and the rate in the last day of the calendar year.  The IRS uses...

When investing in a real estate syndication, besides for doing your due diligence on the investment itself, due diligence on accounting...

Expats may be eligible to claim refunds for NIIT taxes due to a new ruling. They may be claimed up to 10 years back.  Taxpayers and...

Ready, set go! Get ready for an awesome tax season. Here are some tips to get ready to file your US tax return. Here is a list of...

Be aware of the hidden risks of Fintech banks backed by regular banks.  In this case, a middleman company which held much of the funds...

When it comes to certain very simple tasks, I believe in telling my clients they can do it on their own. I don't think it's ethical to...

Beginning in tax year 2022, Georgia residents can include an exemption for their unborn child in their tax return. The exemption amount...