Taxes

Beware, New Twist on IRS Phone Scam

Beware, New Twist on IRS Phone Scam

The IRS has alerted taxpayers that there is a new twist on an old phone scam. Criminals are using telephone numbers that mimic IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TAC) to trick taxpayers into paying ...Read more

5 Common Tax Deductions for Construction Workers

5 Common Tax Deductions for Construction Workers

Working in the construction industry has many perks, one of the biggest of which is the tax deductions. Come tax time, most nine-to-fivers are unable to deduct anything more than home office ...Read more

Ask the Tax Expert: What is the Maximum Business Mileage Deduction?

Ask the Tax Expert: What is the Maximum Business Mileage Deduction?

Q: As a self-employed professional, I do a lot of driving and consequently rack up a lot of business mileage. This year my mileage deduction will be well over $7,000. A friend told me that a maximum ...Read more

A Tax Audit Reveals Not Keeping a Proper Mileage Log Has Its Penalties

A Tax Audit Reveals Not Keeping a Proper Mileage Log Has Its Penalties

If you claim the mileage deduction on your tax return, you need to be able to back it up with an adequate mileage log in the event of an IRS tax audit. Failure to do so could prove costly. Alvaro ...Read more