Posts from September, 2017 Sep 01, 2017 Upcoming Tax Deadlines: September - November 2017 September Fr 15 Pay the third installment of your 2017 estimated tax – Use Form 1040-ES. Fr 15 C corporations: Deposit the third installment of your 2017 estimated tax. Fr 15 S Corporations: File Form 1120-S if you timely requested an extension – see Form 7004 Fr 15 ... Continue Reading Sep 01, 2017 Tips to Keep in Mind on Income Taxes and Selling a Home Homeowners may qualify to exclude from their income all or part of any gain from the sale of their main home. Below are tips to keep in mind when selling a home: Ownership and Use. To claim the exclusion, the homeowner must meet the ownership and use tests. This means that ... Continue Reading Sep 01, 2017 Learn about Tax Benefits for Education The beginning of the school year is a good time for a reminder of the tax benefits for education. These benefits can help offset qualifying education costs. Here is information about two tax credits available to those who pay higher education costs for themselves, a spouse ... Continue Reading Sep 01, 2017 Is it really the IRS? How to know it’s really the IRS calling or knocking on your door Many taxpayers have encountered individuals impersonating IRS officials – in person, over the telephone and via email. Don’t get scammed. We want you to understand how and when the IRS contacts taxpayers and ... Continue Reading Sep 01, 2017 Beware of Fake Charity Scams Relating to Hurricanes The Internal Revenue Service issued a warning about possible fake charity scams emerging due to Hurricane Harvey and encouraged taxpayers to seek out recognized charitable groups for their donations. While there has been an enormous wave of support across the country for the ... Continue Reading