Making the Most of a Loss

Having a loss year is never a good thing, and a large loss year is even worse.  With a little planning, though, the lemons of those losses can be made into lemonade. The federal tax law acknowledges that due to the effects of each tax year being a separate period, a...

Home Office Deduction

It is becoming more and more common to work from home these days.  As such, many people wonder if they are eligible for any tax breaks.  If you qualify, the home office deduction can substantially reduce your tax. How to Qualify In order to be eligible for the home...

Contacting the IRS

Many clients have expressed frustration in trying to call the IRS and not getting through to a live person.  Like most Federal agencies, the IRS has seen their budget get cut in recent years.  In response, the IRS decided to cut their customer service due to these...