How Do Tax Brackets Work?

How Do Tax Brackets Work?

The Impact of Tax Brackets on Your Financial Planning There are actually two ways to look at your tax bracket. One is called your marginal tax bracket, and one is your effective tax bracket. Marginal Tax Bracket Your marginal tax bracket is the thing that is most...
How Long Can the IRS Audit Me?

How Long Can the IRS Audit Me?

Navigating the Uncertainty of IRS Audit Durations In most cases, the statute of limitations grants the IRS a period of up to three years in which to initiate an audit of a taxpayer. The three-year clock begins counting down from the latter of the following dates: The...
I Just Got Notified of an Audit…Help!

I Just Got Notified of an Audit…Help!

Audit Notification: What It Means for You Many fear the thought of receiving an IRS audit notice.  Because of this fear, our tax firm has often encountered clients that put off opening any IRS letters for the fear of being notified of an audit.  First, if you do...
What happens if you don’t pay your taxes?

What happens if you don’t pay your taxes?

Tax Payment: Why Ignoring It Can Cost You More At some point everybody wonders what what will happen if they don’t pay their taxes. There are always consequences in society when rules and laws are broken. These consequences exercise justice and help society stay in...
Common Tax Forms Explained: W2, 1099MISC, and W9

Common Tax Forms Explained: W2, 1099MISC, and W9

Tax Form Essentials: W2, 1099MISC, W9 Explained Filing Form W-2 The due date for filing 2018 Forms W-2 is January 31, 2019 whether you file electronically or using paper forms. You may request one 30-day extension to file Form W-2 by submitting a complete application...