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IRS Offers Tips on Filing an Amended Tax Return

January 5th, 2017  •  by lproadmin  •  Comments Off on IRS Offers Tips on Filing an Amended Tax Return

You may discover you made a mistake on your tax return. You can file an amended return if you need to fix an error. You can also amend your tax return to claim a tax credit or deduction. Here are 10 tips from the IRS on amending your return: When to amend. You should amend

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2017 Standard Mileage Rates for Business, Medical and Moving Announced

January 5th, 2017  •  by lproadmin  •  Comments Off on 2017 Standard Mileage Rates for Business, Medical and Moving Announced

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2017 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2017, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: •

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As Holidays Approach, IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Refund Delays in 2017

January 5th, 2017  •  by lproadmin  •  Comments Off on As Holidays Approach, IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Refund Delays in 2017

WASHINGTON –As the holidays approach, the Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers to remember that a new law requires the IRS to hold refunds until mid-February in 2017 for people claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit. In addition, new identity theft and refund fraud safeguards put in place by

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Our office has moved to Terrace Plaza

December 16th, 2016  •  by lproadmin  •  No Comments

We have moved to a new convenient location. Our new office is at: Terrace Plaza 316 Morris Ave #420 Muskegon, MI 49440 Same #: (231) 747-6369 Parking and entrance are in the rear of the building.

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The Health Care Law – Getting Ready to File Your Tax Return

January 23rd, 2015  •  by lproadmin  •  No Comments

It’s always a good idea to prepare early to file your federal income tax return. Certain provisions of the Affordable Care Act – also known as the Health Care Law – will probably affect your federal income tax return when you file this year. You or your tax professional should consider preparing and filing your

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Five Tips if Your Name Has Changed

March 4th, 2013  •  by lproadmin  •  Comments Off on Five Tips if Your Name Has Changed

If you were married or divorced and changed your name last year, be sure to notify the Social Security Administration before you file your taxes with the IRS. If the name on your tax return doesn’t match SSA records, the IRS will flag it as an error and that may delay your refund. Here are

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How You Can Get Prior Year Tax Information from the IRS

March 4th, 2013  •  by lproadmin  •  Comments Off on How You Can Get Prior Year Tax Information from the IRS

The IRS offers several different ways to get tax return information or a copy of your own tax return for prior years. Here are options to help you get the information you need. Tax Return Transcript. This shows most line items from your tax return as originally filed, along with any forms and schedules from

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IRS Plans Jan. 30 Tax Season Opening For 1040 Filers

January 9th, 2013  •  by Lakeshore  •  Comments Off on IRS Plans Jan. 30 Tax Season Opening For 1040 Filers

WASHINGTON — Following the January tax law changes made by Congress under the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA), the Internal Revenue Service announced today it plans to open the 2013 filing season and begin processing individual income tax returns on Jan. 30. The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on that date after updating forms

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Six Important Facts about Dependents and Exemptions

January 16th, 2012  •  by lproadmin  •  No Comments

Even though each individual tax return is different, some tax rules affect every person who may have to file a federal income tax return. These rules include dependents and exemptions. The IRS has six important facts about dependents and exemptions that will help you file your 2011 tax return. Exemptions reduce your taxable income. There are two

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Don’t be Scammed by Cyber Criminals

January 16th, 2012  •  by lproadmin  •  No Comments

The Internal Revenue Service receives thousands of reports each year from taxpayers who receive suspicious emails, phone calls, faxes or notices claiming to be from the IRS. Many of these scams fraudulently use the IRS name or logo as a lure to make the communication appear more authentic and enticing. The goal of these scams – known

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