If you owe more taxes than what you can pay, call up the IRS (before April tax crunch time, or even afterwards) and negotiate a reasonable
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Don't just lie or cheat or evade - be up front and try to do the right thing.
Filing Dates - if the 15th isn't a mailing day (Sunday or Holiday, or if the next mailing
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Highlights of new Tax Law Changes -
find out where you can save on taxes this year - you might be able to come up with new deductions or calculate some areas
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Of course, it pays to keep up with the new year's tax changes - so you will keep the records you need to file for
additional benefits, or for new requirements.
Look over how much you are paying in taxes - if you got a large refund, set up your withholding to a lesser amount. Use the
money yourself or place it into savings, rather than letting the government hold it and make interest off of it at your
expense. This is not the best "savings" vehicle for your money.
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Withholding Tax Information
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IRS warns of Tax Scams:
=> Don't try to hide money in offshore accounts - make sure to follow the law.
=> Be careful who you give personal information to - scams abound with identity theft.
=> Be wary of using fictitious checks to pay your taxes, mortgage or other debt with.
=> There is no special tax refund due to reparations due to slavery.
=> Illegal schemes instructing employers not to withhold taxes.
=> Don't run an improper or bogus home business solely for tax benefits.
=> Don't pay your taxes to anyone other than IRS - a prize winning scam tries to get your payment.
=> Don't fall for scams that say you are not obligated to pay taxes - you are.
=> There is no refund of Social Security taxes paid.
=> Scams that say they will get you a refund for a fee - using your social security number.
=> Don't list any children of yours on anyone else's return, or allow anyone else to list yours for EITC.
=> If an "IRS Agent" comes to the door - ask for full identification.
=> The IRS doesn't email you for information - only call them directly or go to the IRS Government Site
=> If you suspect someone has used your social security number for tax or any other purposes, call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 to
report the discrepancy and also contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Identity Theft Hotline at (877) 438-4338.
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