Monthly Archives: July 2013

Job Search Expenses May Lower Your Taxes

Summer is often a time when people make major life decisions. Common events include buying a home, getting married or changing jobs. If you’re looking for a new job in your same line of work, you may be able to … Continue reading

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Defense of Marriage Act Ruled Unconstitutional

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional as a deprivation of the equal liberty of persons that is protected by the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. DOMA (Public Law 104-199). DOMA … Continue reading

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Accountants Liable for Client’s Unpaid Payroll Taxes

Under IRC section 6672, the IRS can collect unpaid payroll taxes from anyone responsible for collecting or paying withheld income and employment taxes, and such person willfully fails to collect or pay them to the IRS. In 1998, William Pintner … Continue reading

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Tax Tips for Newlyweds

Late spring and early summer are popular times for weddings. Whatever the season, a change in your marital status can affect your taxes. Here are several tips from the IRS for newlyweds. It’s important that the names and Social Security numbers … Continue reading

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