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Question: irs efile 2008 refund cycle chart?

Answer: This would be in the publication 1345, but cannot be relied on this year.

The government is still arguing over the AMT patch. Once settled, it can take 10 weeks for the IRS to recode the 1040A and 1040 programs to handle the changes. 10 weeks from now is March 1st. The IRS may accept returns but not be able to process them.

Buying Time on Small-Business Taxes

When it comes to small-business taxes, you have to pay the piper. But there are ways to delay the big bill.

Bookkeeping for the Self Employed Tracks Income & Expenses Automatically and Free

Question: If I call the IRS to inquire about past taxes will that alert them to audit me?

I may have skipped a year or two filing taxes with my old accountant. If I call the IRS department to inquire about these mistakes and I DIDN’T file for a year or two will my action taken draw their interest and make them start an investigation and pursue & prosecute?

Answer: You can call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 they might be able to help and ask what years are you missing. They should be able to help you since you requested help fro any mistake.
For the future you can try Uncle Tax: http://www.UncleTax.com you will be able to file all you late and current tax returns here and they will answer all questions you have. I use this online service to do my taxes and I can always go back to them for any questions, Good Luck

A guide avoid an IRS tax audit

Worried about a tax audit? Maybe you should be. More Americans than ever may be subject to unwanted attention from the Internal Revenue Service this season as the government pumps billions of dollars into tax collection.

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Question: What is the maximum wage garnishment allowed for Back taxes. California is already taking 25%, can IRS take?

What is the maximum wage garnishment allowed for Back taxes. California is already taking 25%, can IRS take another 25% or another 50%. Please send me the link to the law itself if possible. Thanks in advance.

Answer: The IRS uses a National Standards Chart whereby they itemize the cost for housing by state, transportation, food, clothing and other personal expenses. Any income over and above that is subject to garnishment without a justification otherwise. The website www.taxsos.com gives you links to (all) IRS info and things you can do to help yourself. Or

You can go to www.irs.gov and search for “collection financial standards”.

Titan Tax Relief Reveals the Benefits and Myths of Tax Extension

Titan Tax Relief is one of the nation’s top tax relief services that focus on helping taxpayers save thousands by negotiating with the IRS. The following information is provided by Titan Tax Relief and it reveals the benefits and myths of tax extensions. Almost everyone is lethargic in preparing taxes and filing their tax return. Therefore, most of the taxpayers commit errors in filing their …

IRS Wage Garnishment? IRS Bank Levy? Tax problems resolved.

Question: Tax Rebate Check – May 9th???? HELP!?

I may be being a little hasty but after speaking with several people I’ve noticed all that were supposed to be receiving their rebates tomorrow have gotten them already at the beginning of the week! My social ends in 57.. I thought maybe that might mean I’m toward the end of the week, but a friend with the social 59 received his on Monday.

I filed my taxes in early Feb with turbo tax.. got my refund direct deposit.. filed married seperate. I tried that IRS website where you enter your social/status/dependancy info to check rebate status but all it said was that they couldn’t retrieve the information.

I’m totally lost! Any ideas what’s going on???

Answer: Did you have your tax filing fees deducted from your refund? If you did you will get a paper check (refer to the irs website). If you had your fees deducted from your refund your total refund was sent to a third party bank where they collected their fees and then disbursed the remainder to you. If your bank statement says us treasury then you will get direct deposit if it says tax refund you will get a check.

Eileen Ambrose: Don’t miss out on tax breaks when filing

If you bought a home or a new car, gave to charity or went back to school, there’s a write-off for you T his may be the tax season where even die-hard do-it-yourselfers break down and hire a preparer or at the very least invest in some tax software.

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