How to Get Ready for Tax Season
S.H. Block Tax Services has helped people and businesses across Maryland with their state and federal tax filings. In this article, we offer a tax preparation checklist that can streamline this year’s filings.
What Collection Tools Can the IRS or State Use When I Owe Taxes?
If you are behind on your taxes, you may be wondering, “Can the IRS take away your driver’s license? Can my passport be revoked for back taxes? Should I worry about an IRS business license revocation?”
This article discusses the tools federal and state revenue departments can use to recover seriously delinquent taxes and the actions you can take to come back from those penalties.
How to Read a Pay Stub
Understanding how to read a pay stub and putting that knowledge to work is just as important the day you receive your first paycheck as it is the day you retire. Your pay stub contains a lot more information than just the money you can expect to receive that pay period — although that is the most exciting part!
Keep reading to learn how to read a pay stub and why doing so correctly is such an important part of improving your overall finances.
How to Deal With an IRS Revenue Officer
If you’re in a position where you’re forced to deal with an IRS revenue officer, you’re probably feeling stressed and anxious. These guys mean business, and they’re likely being very aggressive about your outstanding tax liability. However, you still have plenty of options if you keep your cool, remain upfront and honest, and follow their instructions to the best of your ability.
In this blog, we’ll discuss how to deal with an IRS revenue officer and who to contact to help you navigate these difficult relationships. But first, a quick note on revenue agents and revenue officers to clear up any confusion.
How Does the IRS Decide What I Can Afford to Repay?
If you’re struggling to pay off tax debt, it may seem like the IRS is completely arbitrary as it determines your repayment options and whether you qualify for any tax relief.
How Do I Know if I Am Exempt From Federal Withholding?
Many people don’t know how to figure out whether they need to withhold federal income taxes from their paychecks. That’s okay — the team of experienced tax representatives at S.H. Block Tax Services is here to help! In this blog article, we’ll talk about how withholding works and explain how you can figure out whether you’re exempt.
6 More Tips to Help With Small Business Recordkeeping
Running a small business can involve a huge amount of work. When you’re dealing with customers and taking care of day-to-day business needs, bookkeeping may not seem like the most pressing issue. But if the IRS decides to audit you and your records are lacking, you can wind up in a bad position.
Part of the challenge is that many business owners don’t know exactly which records they need to keep. We’re here to help. In this blog article, we’ll provide six tips that will help you stay on the right side of state and federal tax laws. (Afterward, if you want more help, you can read five additional bookkeeping tips here.)
How to Avoid a Maryland State Tax Lien
Like most things related to tax debt and back taxes, tax liens are no fun. However, if you have a Maryland tax lien or are worried about one, ignoring the problem won’t help.
The good news is that whatever your tax problems, there’s always a way to start addressing them and improving your situation. Often, that path starts with learning about the issue and figuring out your options. In this article, we’ll try to help by explaining what Maryland tax liens are, how they work, and how you can avoid or get rid of them.
What to Expect in an IRS Correspondence Audit
If you’ve received a letter from the Internal Revenue Service asking for more information to support your tax return, then you have a correspondence audit on your hands. If this sounds like your situation, don’t panic — a correspondence audit can be straightforward and simple as long as you stay organized and understand the process.
In this article, we’ll explain how correspondence audits work and give you some tips to help manage the process.
Earned vs. Unearned Income: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to filing taxes, the distinction between earned and unearned income might seem like a minor one. However, the IRS doesn’t think so, and if you mix up earned and unearned income on your tax returns or forget income sources of either type, you could end up with a lot of tax problems on your hands.
