Posts Tagged‘tax’

Examples of Tax Deductible Charitable Donations

One of the ways the government is encouraging people to donate to charity, is by making their donations tax deductible. However, it is not as easy as you being able to deduct whatever you donated, regardless of whether that was property, cash, or services. There are some traps to be aware of, as the Welfont Group has explained. Services Donation If you donate your services, then you cannot deduct any compensation for your time from your taxes. You can, however, deduct expenses if they have not been reimbursed from the charity. This includes things like driving costs, accommodation if needed,…

Is It Time You Got Yourself a Tax Attorney?

If you have ever received a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you know the angst that comes along with it. Even though you were sure that you did your taxes in an efficient and proper manner, it seems the government disagrees with you. In those cases, your heartbeat can go racing in a matter of seconds upon opening and reading the letter. In the event you need to turn to a tax attorney to right your financial ship, do you know who to go to? Oftentimes, individuals having an issue with the IRS are at a loss for…