by Leif Jensen | Mar 22, 2017 | General |
We just signed a new client. They were a referral from our banker. Apparently they were given two names and numbers, but the other CPA, could not even give the prospect the curtesy of a return call to let them know that they are not taking on new clients. They were...
by Leif Jensen | Mar 21, 2017 | General |
Those ads that claim you can pay the IRS pennies on the dollars are not really true. But that should be no surprise to most. The advertised Fresh Start program from the IRS has three components; it addresses tax liens, installment agreements and finally OIC....
by Leif Jensen | Mar 20, 2017 | General |
The Dirty Dozen represents the worst of the worst tax scams. Compiled annually, the “Dirty Dozen” lists a variety of common scams that taxpayers may encounter anytime but many of these schemes peak during filing season as people prepare their returns or hire someone...
by Leif Jensen | Mar 15, 2017 | General |
College students across the United States continue to be targeted in a common employment scam. Scammers advertise phony job opportunities on college employment websites, and/or students receive e-mails on their school accounts recruiting them for fictitious positions....
by Leif Jensen | Mar 14, 2017 | General |
In a recent court case, it was confirmed that legal fees paid in a job-related lawsuit are not deductible business expenses. After a bank executive was fired, the bank filed suit against her to recover a bonus it had paid her earlier in the year. She then...
