Each year, most Pennsylvania taxpayers must fill out and file their returns with the IRS. Unless you work with taxes for a living, it's understandable to feel frustrated during tax time. Here are a few helpful ways to get the help you need from the IRS. Call the IRS...
Tax Issues
The elements of tax evasion
Each year, millions of tax returns are filed by people living in Pennsylvania and other states throughout the country. In most cases, a return represents an accurate accounting of an individual's tax situation for the given year. However, there are some who choose not...
What are unrealized capital gains?
Capital gains reflect profits an investor receives after selling an asset. Someone who buys a home in Pennsylvania for $150,000 and sells it for $175,000 may have a capital gains tax due. The same could be true when buying and selling stocks. For tax purposes, those...
Legal options for tax avoidance
Few people want to pay high tax bills as they likely have other debts and expenses to cover. Evading taxes would be a terrible idea since the action could result in criminal and civil penalties. Pennsylvania may find there are more acceptable options found under legal...
3 tips to help you understand the tax code
Whether you love it or hate it, January through April is that unavoidable period when many adults in Pennsylvania are thinking about their taxes. Before you can successfully file your taxes, it's a good idea to have a clear understanding of the Internal Revenue Code....
Understanding taxes in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania state taxes are unique compared to the tax requirements in many other states. There are a number of taxes for personal income, sales purchases, property ownership, inheritances and many other reasons. There are basic facts to know about this state's tax...
What Pennsylvania divorcees should know about their taxes
With tax rules and regulations, it's important to follow any changes carefully as they may affect how you file your taxes after a divorce. One significant alteration to how taxes are handled in divorces occurred at the start of 2019. At that time, additional rules...
What you need to know about inheritance tax
Pennsylvania does not have an estate tax. However, it does have an inheritance tax that applies to assets transferred upon death to someone other than a spouse. When you are a beneficiary of property, the state's inheritance laws impose a percentage of the asset's...
Could having multiple sources of income make various tax problems?
2020 saw Americans changing where they live and work at a dizzying speed. More people are working remotely from different states and seeing income tax issues. Some sectors, such as the entertainment industry, are already dealing with income tax issues. How does having...
What common tax problems do filers sometimes face?
Taxpayers often hope their returns process swiftly and without any problems. Unfortunately, not every federal return filed by a Pennsylvania resident avoids problems. Some issues could be minor ones that end up resolved without much trouble. Then, some taxpayers find...