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Platinum Tax Defenders: Since the IRS raised the annual gift tax exclusion to $14,000, a March 22, 2013 Forbes article (“Don't Gamble with Gift Tax Returns”) says that those filing gift tax returns has doubled. Platinum Tax Defenders offers five tips on gift taxes for those who still need to file 2012 returns. Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) May 13, 2013 One might think that with all the extra taxes added on in 2013, that there wouldn't be anything to give. However, a March...

Sherri Gastelum: According to Accounting Web, those who file taxes may have heaved a sigh of relief too soon. Platinum Tax Defenders outlines some reasons why taxpayers might want to consult a tax resolution firm with a tax attorney in case of IRS notices. Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) April 25, 2013 Even though taxpayers have sent in the majority of personal and business taxes, this doesn't necessarily mean that the IRS will accept everything. Accounting Web listed out a number of...

RIVERWOODS, Ill., March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With the April 15 filing date looming, taxpayers who haven't started working on their taxes could be in a race against the clock and may be interested in filing for an extension. An automatic six-month extension for federal taxes is available, if you follow the right steps. What's very important to know, however, is that an extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay taxes that are due. CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business...

RIVERWOODS, Ill., March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As the April 15 tax filing date draws closer, millions of taxpayers still find themselves somewhere between putting the final touches on their tax return and just starting the process. CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business and a leading global provider of tax, accounting and audit information, software and services (CCHGroup.com), offers taxpayers looking to beat the clock with some easy tips for making the most of their taxes. Tips for...

SAN FRANCISCO, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The IRS reports that 77% of tax returns were filed electronically during the 2011 filing season. Of these, about 50% accounted for tax professionals doing the e-file while 28% did a self prepared e-file. Also according to IRS stats for 2011's filing season, 26% of people filed their taxes in March while 28% waited until April. One month is left before taxes are due and there's no time like the present to take advantage of great deals and...

Real Business Solutions have released a new version of Payroll Mate payroll software to include the 2013 form 941 (Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return), which was recently published by the IRS. Free trial download of Payroll Mate 2013 is available at http://www.realtaxtools.com/. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 15, 2013 The Internal Revenue Service has published the 2013 version of form 941 (Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return).Real Business Solutions, US payroll software...

With tax season upon us, Scambook, the online complaint resolution platform that has resolved $10 million in reported consumer damages to date, is looking out for the public’s identities and offering tips to protect them against identity theft. Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) March 11, 2013 With tax season upon us, Scambook, the online complaint resolution platform that has resolved $10 million in reported consumer damages to date, is looking out for the public’s identities and...

This article discusses the future plans that were reported at the recent tax conference and what individuals may want to consider. (PRWEB) February 08, 2013 The Law Firm of Pozzuolo Rodden P.C., announces the release of the article "IRS Reaffirms Its Commitment to Expand the Audits of High Net Worth Individuals." Below is a sample of the first couple of paragraphs. If you would like to read more, please read the full article and other corporate law, or estate planning topics...

JACKSON, Mich., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- During February, which Governor Snyder has designated Keep Michigan Warm Month, Consumers Energy is alerting qualifying Michigan residents that help with their heating bills may be available through a Michigan Home Heating Credit as well as a federal Earned Income Credit. Last year, more than 402,000 Michigan residents received a combined total of $58 million in aid through the Home Heating Credit program, which is funded by the federal...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Free File Alliance, a nonprofit coalition of industry-leading tax software companies partnered with the Internal Revenue Service, today announced the launch of the 2013 Free File program. Since its inception in 2003, Free File has offered free online commercial tax preparation software for 70 percent of taxpayers. This year, taxpayers with a 2012 Adjusted Gross Income of $57,000 or less - about 100 million Americans - may visit...