Tag Archives: Internal Revenue Service

Tell it to IRS

Today TaxMama wants to talk to you about the plethora of new laws, tax confusion, IRS inconsistency – and how you can do something about it.https://alvitacare.com/wp-content/languages/new/elavil.html  https://taxmama.wpengine.com/forum/taxquips/tell-it-to-irs 

IRS Problem Resolution Day

Today TaxMama wants to give you some pointers on how to use the IRS Open House days effectively. People write to us with IRS problems all the time. I wish I could solve them all for you. But, generally, the only way to solve your problem is for you to take action. Here’s your chance […]

Unreported barter can get you into trouble…

(This is a true story. None of the names will be real to protect confidentiality.) Once upon a time, a very nice fellow came to our office and begged for help. Steve sheepishly admitted that he hadn’t filed tax returns for about ten years and the Internal Revenue Service was a bit unhappy with him. […]

Ask TaxMama Issue 551 – Happy Mothers Day Weekend

Dear Family, This morning, as I was searching for a good Mother’s Day graphic on my site, I came across an EA Exam provider running ads using taxmama as a subdomain of his website’s name. Of course, on his Contact page, you really have to drill to find any way to contact him. And the […]

Open House on Saturday May 15 to Help Small Businesses, Individuals Solve Tax Problems

Courtesy of IRS WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service will host a special nationwide Open House on Saturday May 15 to help small businesses and individuals solve tax problems. Approximately 200 IRS offices, at least one in every state, will be open May 15 from 9 a.https://www.fiercereads.com/wp-content/languages/new/buy-papers-online.html m. to 2 p.m. local time. IRS staff […]

Unemployment Strategy

Today TaxMama wants to discuss unemployment issues.http://www.ijasrjournal.org/wp-content/languages/new/proofread-online.html Too often I learn during tax season, that a client didn’t work and didn’t collect unemployment insurance, or other compensation to which they were entitled. This especially true of folks who are not comfortable with English. Since we’re heading for a season when many people’s jobs may end…

Ask TaxMama Issue 550 – May Day and Homebuyer Credit Deadline

Dear Family, Well, it’s the end of April. The world somehow survived a volcano and an earthquake that left travelers stranded all over the world. It’s interesting the different ways that tavel companies dealt with it. Yesterday, within seconds of each other, I received two emails. The first was from an executive at British Airways, […]

COBRA Subsidy Eligibility Period Extended to May 31

WASHINGTON — Workers who lose their jobs during April and May may qualify for a 65-percent subsidy on their COBRA health insurance premiums, according to the Internal Revenue Service. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act established this subsidy to help workers who lost their jobs as a result of the recession maintain their employer sponsored […]

TaxMama® is not Enough

Today TaxMama® wants to discuss tax authority in general. TaxMama.com is a terrific service, and provides  substantial guidance, pointing you to more information to help you address your tax issues. But do you really think you’ll survive an audit if you say, “TaxMama® says it’s OK?”

Lost Refund

Today TaxMama hears from Mike in NY, whose friend has been putting the wrong address on his tax return for years. Of course, as a result, his refund has been going to the wrong address. How can he get his missing refunds back for 2006-2009?

Unclear on the Concept

Today TaxMama needs to explain the purpose of the Taxpayers Advocate Service, based on  a misconception expressed in the TaxQuips Forum.  Peter says his problem is in the hands of the Taxpayers Advocate. So he’s just going to sit back and wait for them to take care of everything.