Tag Archives: IRS News

Internet Job

Today TaxMama® hears from Cristie in the TaxQuips Forum with a quick question. “I just wanted to know if my husband needs to report the money he makes from an Internet job which pays $400.00 a month? This is on top of his regular job in which taxes are taken out from every paycheck.”

Taxes After Death

Today TaxMama® hears from Darlene in the TaxQuips Forum with this question. “A couple has filed married filing separately for at least 4 years. About 3 years ago he went into a nursing home. She continue to file married filing separately, preparing his return for him also. The nursing home took just about all his […]

Ask TaxMama Issue 639 – TGIO

Dear Family, Well, Tax Season is all wrapped up – and many of you have hit the road. I can tell, since so many of your autoresponders are saying you’re gone for the next week or two. I don’t blame you. This year, for some reason, was particularly grueling. Some Tax Pros tell me they […]

Missed the Income Tax Deadline – IRS Offers Help for Taxpayers

Courtesy of the IRS The IRS has some advice for taxpayers who missed the tax filing deadline. Don’t panic but file as soon as possible.If you owe money the quicker you file your return, the less penalties and interest you will have to pay. Even if you have to mail us your return, the sooner […]

Honesty vs Practicality

One day, while a woodcutter was cutting a branch of a tree above a river, his axe fell into the river. When he began crying, God appeared and asked him, “Why are you crying?” The woodcutter told Him that he had dropped his axe into the water.

Malpractice Settlement

Today TaxMama® hears from Peter in the TaxQuips Forum with this story “I have just settled an attorney malpractice litigation where a small settlement was received. The insurance company wants my Social Security Number, which I feel is not needed. My position is that I am only recovering a fraction of what the attorney was […]

Afraid to Fly

Now that tax season is over (at least, phase I), today TaxMama® wants to treat you to a little fun.  Until now, I’ve preyed on your fear of taxes. Today, let’s play with your fear of flying.

EFiling on Tax Day

Today TaxMama® wants to give you a very last minute tax tip if you’re efiling your tax returns on the very last day of tax season.  

Last Minute Tax Tips

Today TaxMama® wants to give you a few last minute tax tips.

Ask TaxMama Issue 638 – Happy Friday the 13th

Dear Family, Happy Passover. Still a couple of days left. Are you craving bread yet? Getting ready for the traditional pizza frenzy after the holiday is over. Soon. Soon. Meanwhile, get your tax questions answered – live. Call us this morning – TaxMama and Bob McCormick on his Money 101 show  on KFWB Los Angeles. […]

Managing Your Tax Records After You Have Filed

Courtesy of IRS Keeping good records after you file your taxes is a good idea, as they will help you with documentation and substantiation if the IRS selects your return for an audit. Here are five tips from the IRS about keeping good records.