Newspaper Columns

• Ask The Expert
  • Ask The Expert #1
  • Ask the Expert #2
  • Ask The Expert #3
  • Ask The Expert #4
  • Ask The Expert #5
  • Ask the Expert #6
• Business
  • Changes to depreciation
  • Choosing the best entity for your business
  • Consequences of not paying payroll taxes
  • Importance of having a business budget
  • IRS requirements for a mileage log
  • What is the QBI deduction
  • Who qualifies for the 20% QBI deduction
• Tax
  • A brief overview of the new tax changes
  • Advantages and misconceptions about filing a personal income tax extension
  • All taxpayers should check their withholding ASAP
  • Avoid scams by IRS impersonators
  • Common Causes of Audits
  • Common tax return filing mistakes and misconceptions
  • How to contact the IRS
  • How to get your tax records from the IRS
  • How to handle an IRS letter or notice
  • Importance of choosing your tax preparer wisely
  • IRS Audit News
  • New things to consider for people who itemize their deductions
  • Options if you have a tax bill you can’t pay
  • The advantages of creating a good relationship with IRS employees
  • The final six of the IRS “Dirty Dozen.”
  • The first six scams of this year’s IRS Dirty Dozen
  • The qualifying Tie Breaker Rules to claim children
  • Types of IRS audits
  • What happens when the IRS considers your business or farm to be a hobby?
  • What happens when your tax return information doesn’t match the IRS, and how to avoid it
  • What you should do if you are being audited?
  • Will your income tax increase or decrease in 2018?