Why does this seem to be such a difficult and onerous task? We had one client who simply could not get us the amount of her mortgage interest payment until the afternoon of October 15th one year – by which time our office was closed for tax season. Don’t put yourself in that position next […]
Category Archives: *AskTaxMama Newsletter
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20
Sep
Sep
Photo by Lilachd Tonight the Jewish New Year 5778 begins. I wish EVERYONE* health, happiness, and prosperity – As well as a lot of fun, laughter, music and dancing throughout the year.
*AskTaxMama Newsletter, *Tax Quips, Casualty loss, Disaster, Estimated Taxes, Filing Deadline
Disastrous Tax Issues
06
Sep
Sep
Today TaxMama® says we are facing Hurricane Irma in Florida, dealing with the devastation of Harvey in Texas – and the biggest fire in Los Angeles history. So let’s talk about the special tax breaks available to you.
*AskTaxMama Newsletter, *Tax Quips, 1099s, AirBnB, Business Expenses, Business Taxes, Depreciation, Employees, Employer ID Number, Estimated Taxes, Form 1099, Form W-9, Independent Contractors, Lyft, Uber
The Gig Economy
16
Aug
Aug
Today TaxMama® says that estimated tax payments are due – and that’s timely information for the “Gig” economy.
10
Jul
Jul
Today TaxMama® wants to talk about sudden, unexpected events – and some tips on how to prepare for them.
*AskTaxMama Newsletter, *Special Reports, Divorce, Reviews and Recommendations
Divorce – Reducing Stress Through Trust and Communication
14
Jun
Jun
Meet Robbin and Armand D’Alo, EAs and Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFA™) https://oaktreemediation.com/ They are authors of F-A-C-C-T: Understanding the truth about separation and divorce. Your first steps to a better life after marriage. Kindle Edition by Armand / Robbin D’Alo (Author)
*AskTaxMama Newsletter, *Tax Quips, Corporations, Dissolutions, Entities, Late Filing, LLC, Penalties, S Corporations
Unused LLCs and Corps
26
May
May
Today TaxMama® hears from several people who have questions about tax returns for entities they created – but never used. This recent question from Debbie, on behalf of one her clients, is far too common.
*AskTaxMama Newsletter, *Tax Quips, Back-Up Withholding, Form W-9, Fraud, Independent Contractors, IRS Notices, Taxpayer ID Number
False Social Security Numbers
02
May
May
Today TaxMama® hears from Lue with a question that is more common than you may realize.” A friend who’s been doing work for my husband regularly for the past two years knowingly gave him a false Social Security Number. We were just notified of this by the IRS. He won’t provide us with a real […]
*AskTaxMama Newsletter, *Tax Quips, Estimated Taxes, Extensions, Form 1127, Form 4868, Form 7004
End of Tax Season Payments and Tips
17
Apr
Apr
Today TaxMama® wants to talk about Extensions, Payments and End of Tax Season stuff.
13
Mar
Mar
Today TaxMama® wants to talk to you about getting your tax returns done – and where to get help.
*AskTaxMama Newsletter, *Tax Quips, ACA - Affordable Care Act, Health Savings Accounts/Arrangements, Immigration, IRAs, Visa
Tax Season PotPourri
02
Feb
Feb
Today TaxMama® wants to address several issues that are confusing people this year – or important for you to know.
*AskTaxMama Newsletter, *Tax Quips, Charities, Deductions, IRAs, RMD - Required Minimum Distributions
TaxMama’s Year-End Tips
20
Dec
Dec
Today TaxMama® wants to remind you about last-minute steps to take before 2016 ends.