How the Government Shutdown Affects the IRS
As a result of the House and Senate failing to agree on and pass a short-term spending bill to keep the government funded, the government...
Gambling Income and Losses
Today we are taking a break from our health care series. We are going to examine gambling income and losses. Whether you roll the dice,...
Health Care Reform Part 1
Welcome back to our tax blog. Today will be the first in an installment of issues covering health care reform legislation and related tax...
Handling Notices from the IRS or State
The IRS and the State of Iowa send millions of letters and notices to taxpayers for a variety of reasons. Here are some things you...
The IRS & Phishing Scams
Phishing is a scam typically carried out with the help of unsolicited email or a fake website that poses as a legitimate site. It aims to...
2013 Depreciation Limits for Business Autos, Light Trucks, and Vans
Today we will take a look at the 2013 depreciation limits for business autos, light trucks, and vans. The IRS released the...
New Forms for Filing 2012 Tax Returns
The IRS announced that they will begin processing tax returns that contain Form 4562 for Depreciation and Amortization starting February...
Updated Status of 2012 Tax Filing Season, Federal and Iowa
The IRS began processing individual returns on January 30th. However, the Iowa Legislature has not passed the legislation needed to...
Current Status of the 2012 Tax Return Filing Season
Today we will take a look at the current status of the 2012 tax return filing season. The IRS plans to begin processing individual income...
2012 Tax Return Filing Season and Withholding for 2013
The IRS announced last week that there would be a delay to the start of the electronic filing season. The start date for individual...