2009 Taxes

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IRS Adjusts Rules on Innocent Spouse Requests

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Innocent Spouse Relief has always been available as a way for taxpayers who file joint tax returns and who were not aware, nor had any kind of reason to be aware, that her or his spouse had underpaid or understated their liability for income taxes. It was designed to offer the innocent taxpayer some protection from the faults of their partners and spouses and details of how it works were to be found in Publication 971 which was entitled Innocent Spouse Relief.

The regulations detailed in Publication 971 state that innocent spouse requests that are seeking relief from liability need … Read more at 2009 Taxes

Proposed Massachusetts Sales Tax On Internet Transactions

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More and more consumers are choosing to make purchases online today. Retailers lure them on line with web sites or even mobile apps for smart phones that compare prices and features on items from diverse sources. One selling point is that such transactions are usually free of state sales tax. In Massachusetts, though, that may not be the case for long.

Even as members of most committees of the legislature leave town for the summer break, the Committee on Revenue quietly sent legislation that would let Massachusetts start collecting sales tax on transactions that take place on the Internet. Supporters … Read more at 2009 Taxes

A Tax Consultant Can Help You Save on Your Taxes

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Do you currently run your own business? Do you find that taking care of the finances and taxes more bothersome than you care to admit? If you’re looking for ways to save on your taxes, why don’t you hire a professional tax consultant? Even if you know the tax laws yourself, since the laws are always being updated, there is a huge chance you could miss something. That’s why it is best if you find a professional that lives and breathes the tax code. If you manage to locate a good one, they can save you countless amounts … Read more at 2009 Taxes

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