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How small businesses can use the new longer NOL carryback to achieve maximum tax savings

March 18, 2009 | Mike Habib, EA

How small businesses can use the new longer NOL carryback to achieve maximum tax savings

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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (commonly referred to as the Recovery Act), which was signed into law on Feb. 17, 2009, makes a number of beneficial changes for businesses. A key provision in the new law which is designed to help struggling eligible small businesses cope with the economic downturn is a temporary elective extension of the carryback period for certain net operating losses (NOLs) from 2 years to up 5 years. The longer NOL carryback period gives small businesses that experienced losses the ability to get immediate refunds of income taxes paid in earlier years. The refunds can be used to fund capital investment or other expenses.

Details of IRS Tax Penalties

March 18, 2009 | Mike Habib, EA

IRS Tax Penalties in Detail

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The Internal Revenue Code imposes many different kinds of penalties, ranging from civil fines to imprisonment for criminal tax evasion.

If you do not file your return and pay your tax by the due date, you may have to pay a penalty. You may also have to pay a penalty if you substantially understate your tax, understate a reportable transaction, file an erroneous claim for refund or credit, or file a frivolous tax submission. If you provide fraudulent information on your return, you may have to pay a civil fraud penalty.

Summary of IRS tax penalty rules

March 18, 2009 | Mike Habib, EA

Summary of IRS tax penalty rules

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Taxpayers who do not file their tax return and pay their tax by the due date may have to pay a penalty. Here are seven things you should know about failure-to-file and failure-to-pay penalties.

IRS Tax Relief to Madoff Investors

March 17, 2009 | Mike Habib, EA

IRS giving relief to some Madoff investors

By MARCY GORDON, AP Business Writer

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service issued guidelines Tuesday that will allow tax relief and refunds for some Bernard Madoff victims who were levied for investment earnings that turned out to be nonexistent.

Chances of being audited?

March 16, 2009 | Mike Habib, EA

What are your chances for being audited? IRS’s 2008 data book provides some clues IR 2009-22

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IRS has issued its annual data book, which provides statistical data on its fiscal year (FY) 2008 activities. As this article explains, the data book provides valuable information about how many tax returns IRS examines (audits), and what categories of returns IRS is focusing its resources on, as well as data on other enforcement activities, such as collections.

The Financial Crisis Opens Opportunities for Tax Relief to Burdened Americans

March 13, 2009 | Mike Habib, EA

Pasadena, CA March 13, 2009 – The current recession offers the best opportunity for individuals and businesses to address their tax issues and effectuate a tax settlement with the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service has announced its willingness to resolve and settle delinquent tax accounts; this will help those taxpayers who’ve been struggling for years to fulfill their tax obligations. Tax relief is going to be easier for those who are also facing huge medical bills, recent job loss as well as those who are relying on Social Security.

“This is a very difficult period for the whole country but most specially to individuals who are heavily burdened by the financial obligations that they have to meet,” says Mike Habib, an Enrolled Agent who specializes in providing expert tax help to individuals and businesses. “With the IRS promising to be more flexible, the current conditions are giving rise to an opportunity for Americans to resolve their tax concerns and get proper help.”

The IRS has changed its policies for tax payments in response to the ongoing recession. It has taken on a more humane approach when it comes to addressing people who are finding it difficult to pay their taxes due to financial burdens. IRS employees are now provided with greater authority to be able to suspend collections particularly in situations where individuals are incapable of making their payments because of emergencies such as job loss or substantial medical bills.

Tax Withheld on Sale of Real Estate in California

March 10, 2009 | Mike Habib, EA

Get your CA FTB withheld tax refund today by contacting Mike Habib, EA at 877-788-2937

CA Tax Rates

According to the California State Franchise Tax Board (FTB), partnerships that are not based in California should file withholding tax on the sale of real estate in the state. The CA tax rate is at 3 1/3 percent of the proceeds from the sale or 9.3 percent of the gain. The board also increased the alternative withholding rates for real estate sales by S corporations. These groups are now subjected to a 10.8% rate for the sale of real property. On the other hand, financial S corporations are subjected to withholding rates of 12.8%.

For installment sales

IRS Levy

March 10, 2009 | Mike Habib, EA

TIGTA audits effectiveness of the Federal Payment Levy Program [Audit Report No. 2009-40-031]:

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An IRS program to collect delinquent taxes through the use of levies needs some changes in order to reduce taxpayer burden, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) said in a recent audit.

Tax Relief – IRS Tax Debt Relief

March 9, 2009 | Mike Habib, EA

Tax Relief Services

Filing tax returns is a necessary hassle, and everyone – even prudent individuals – are prone to errors. Tax delinquency is becoming a common problem as the harsh economy renders more people incapable of paying their taxes for various reasons.

Luckily, resolving delinquent tax liabilities need not be traumatic. If you’re one of the many individuals faced with circumstances that hinder the prompt payment of your taxes, don’t worry – all is not lost.

Tax Relief, Tax Help

March 6, 2009 | Mike Habib, EA

Homeowners whose debt is forgiven under Treasury’s “Making Home Affordable” initiative may be entitled to tax relief

Relief for Responsible Homeowners: Treasury Announces Requirements for the Making Home Affordable

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