Baxter County Tax Service

Five guys committed a $13 million tax fraud. Here’s how much prison time they’ll do

Miami-Dade residents Jamal Dyer, Jorge Osorio-Rodriguez, Tramaine Sealy, Jonathan Edwards and Daniel Murias each have been sentenced to do federal prison time after pleading guilty to a $13 million tax fraud

10 Common Tax Mistakes that Cost You Money [Infographic]

Tips on Deciding Which Tax-Filing Status Is Best for You

The choice is important since your filing status is used to determine such things as the standard-deduction amount, eligibility for certain tax credits and other breaks, and, ultimately, how much tax you will owe. About 54.1 million returns received by the Internal Revenue Service for 2016 were joint

I haven’t filed my tax returns in several years and the IRS hasn’t contacted me, what should I do?

I haven’t filed my tax returns in several years and the IRS hasn’t contacted me, what should I doFirst of all this is not an uncommon situation. There are many events in our lives that may cause this, divorce, bankruptcy, loss of employment, medical problems, self- employment, loss of records, etc. I recently met with an individual that confided to me that he had not filed his taxes since the late 1990’s. When I asked him what happened he said he had…

7 Bookkeeping Habits Every Entrepreneur Should Adopt

Good bookkeeping is a foundational aspect of a healthy business. Keeping careful track of the money within your business is critical to its success.

Is Hiring a CPA Worth it? 5 Tips for Getting Your Money’s Worth

Often when people find out I’m a tax accountant, I get asked, “How much does a CPA cost?” It’s like me asking “How much does a home cost?” We all understand that a 1,000 square-foot home in Kansas has a different cost than a 1,000 square-foot penthouse condo in New...

Here’s why your tax return may be flagged by the IRS

There are several reasons why your tax return may get flagged or audited by the IRS. Here’s how to avoid IRS scrutiny and processing delays.

How tax assessors appraise properties in counties

Winston County Tax Assessor Darlene Bane said the money from those taxes funds everything from schools to city and county budgets.

When a Tax Is Good for the Environment

On November 8th, Broward County voters will be the next group of Florida residents to consider a one penny sales tax increase to fund transportation and infrastructure. While no one likes the idea of paying more taxes, anyone who has driven in South Florida can appreciate the need for transportation improvements. The referendum is known …

8 Tips to Help Small Business Owners Minimize Taxes

This tax season, small businesses all around Colorado are looking for ways to reduce their taxes.

Free tax preparation available for Marylanders who qualify

Tax season is underway and those who need assistance with tax preparation can get help for free.

What Landlords Need to Know about Iowa's New Water Service Excise Tax

Effective July 1, 2018, in the state of Iowa is a new Water Service Excise Tax (“WET”), which was passed as SF 512. Iowa landlords who furnish water...

Here Are 5 Ways Pets May Qualify You for a Tax Break 

Dog dependents? Cat deductions? A TurboTax expert breaks down the tax breaks available to pet owners and animal lovers

How to Make Tax File Sharing More Efficient

Obtaining digital tax files doesn't have to be a chore

Contesting Your Property Assessment

Information on how to contest your property assessment if you think it's inaccurate. Presented by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.