By Kathryn Buschman Vasel Money Tree Published February 18, 2014 FOXBusiness REUTERS No one really knows what will trigger an audit by the IRS, which causes many taxpayers to live in fear — and that’s exactly what the agency wants. “The IRS isn’t going to give you…

Be green!  Manage your donations electronically.  It’s easy!  Just visit this link to Goodwill website.  Once there, click on the Donation Receipt Builder box and either log in to your account or create one if you don’t have one already.  It’s free! “Welcome to Goodwill Industries…

Many people contribute to charity throughout the year.  The IRS wants to remind those who donate of some of the laws governing the contributions and your taxes. IR-2012-102, Dec. 19, 2012 WASHINGTON — Individuals and businesses making contributions to charity should keep in mind some…

Imagine that you are a teen with a curfew.  You come home on time, go to the basement and watch TV.  Your folks look for you in your bedroom and you are not there.  You are now going to be in trouble for coming home…

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NTPI Fellow.  If you have dealt with certified tax preparer, you may have seen this designation by their name and not thought twice about it.  If you haven’t seen it, this article will explain why you should be looking for this designation when selecting a…

As part of the NAEA’s ongoing efforts to raise public awareness of the profession, they have produced a short commercial to explain the benefits of using an Enrolled Agent for your tax needs. NAEA EAs provide two unique benefits to taxpayers. Emphasis on Ethics – Our principal focus…

The IRS recently released a overview of the different types of tax preparersand the qualifications that need to be met before they are able to complete tax returns.  Please take a moment to read this article and see why an Enrolled Agent is your best choice…

Many people have been the victim of identity theft and the number of victims grows bigger each year. Most victims of identity theft find that the process of restoring their name and credit to be extremely hard and time consuming. Most people are aware of…