Monthly Archives: October 2012

IRS Gives Additional Time to Taxpayers and Preparers Affected by Hurricane Sandy; File and Pay by Nov. 7

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Camron Hoorfar

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced it is granting taxpayers and tax preparers affected by Hurricane Sandy until Nov. 7 to file returns and accompanying payments normally due today. The relief applies to taxpayers and tax preparers in … Continue reading →

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Tax Issues in Regard to Divorce Settlements

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Camron Hoorfar

Attorneys and accountants should recognize the common tax issues that occur in a divorce. These issues include filing status and dependency matters, alimony and child support, and property settlements. Each of these issues impact how a settlement is reached in … Continue reading →

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NACBA: COSTLY DEBT SETTLEMENT SCHEMES PREY ON THE MOST DEBT-BURDENED CONSUMERS STRUGGLING TO RECOVER FROM ECONOMIC DOWNTURN

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Camron Hoorfar

What a Half Million Unwary Consumers Don’t Know:  Schemes Only Work for 1 in 10 Who Pay for Them; Consumer Alert:  Debt Settlement Programs Seen as “#1 Threat to America’s Most Indebted Consumers.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 17, 2012 – … Continue reading →

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Don’t Fall for Phony IRS Websites

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Camron Hoorfar

The Internal Revenue Service is issuing a warning about a new tax scam that uses a website that mimics the IRS e-Services online registration page. The actual IRS e-Services page offers web-based products for tax preparers, not the general public. … Continue reading →

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