FaceBook  
Twitter  
Youtube  
Youtube  
LOCATE AN OFFICE

Tax Lounge Blogs

Pre-retirees grow concerned over nest eggs

Americans usually spend 30 to 40 years building up their retirement funds in order to ensure they have sufficient nest eggs by the time their golden years come around.But recent market volatility has ...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 8/11/2011 10:20:18 PM

IRS softens stance on “innocent spouse”

The IRS announced recently that they will extend help to innocent spouses who are liable for their partner's tax debt. "In recent months, it became clear to me that we need to make significant change...

Posted To: Tax Rants by David Rocci By: David Rocci on 8/10/2011 11:05:00 PM

Show me the money!

The IRS may have money waiting for you.  If you earned income in the last few years but didn't file a tax return because your wages were below the filing requirement, the IRS may have some money ...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 8/5/2011 2:47:00 AM

Audit Red Flags

For years, Colonel Harland Sanders carried the secret formula for his Kentucky Fried Chicken in his head and the spice mixture in his car. Today, the recipe is locked away in a safe in Louisville, Ken...

Posted To: Ramblin Randall By: Ramblin Randall on 8/4/2011 12:31:00 AM

Using Tax-Breaks to Help your Kids

As parents, we always hope that our kids will grow up to be successful and happy.  I know that I also worry that they'll understand how to manage their finances and make smart financial decisions...

Posted To: Tax Mommy's Blog By: Stephanie Brenneman on 8/3/2011 1:22:00 PM

Calling All Moms!

With the first day of school now less than one month away, it’s time to start thinking about what we’ll do once the house quiets down and the nightly homework ritual begins.  If you&r...

Posted To: Tax Mommy's Blog By: Stephanie Brenneman on 8/2/2011 2:19:00 AM

Deductible vs. non-deductible common expenses

When it comes to making deductions during filing season, consumers may be aware of the large items they are allowed to write-off, such as their mortgage taxes and charitable contributions. But there a...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 7/28/2011 4:00:24 PM

Are business write-offs allowed for college expenses?

Paying for college is an expensive endeavor, but it's one that millions of young adults undertake each year in order to pave the road to a better future. A number of tax breaks are available for m...

Posted To: Tax Ranger's Blog By: Tax Ranger on 7/28/2011 4:00:24 PM

FAA Authorization Failure = Cheaper Airline Tickets

Once again, the government's lack of ability to get something accomplished by a deadline is impacting the tax payer. Lawmakers failed to reach a deal to extend the operating authority of the Federal ...

Posted To: Tax Rants by David Rocci By: David Rocci on 7/26/2011 4:11:00 PM

Six Tax Tips for Students Starting a Summer Job

 "School's out for summer!" I bet you couldn't read that sentence without singing the song! School is out and many students will be starting summer jobs. The Internal Revenue Service reminds st...

Posted To: Tax Rants by David Rocci By: David Rocci on 7/18/2011 2:35:00 PM