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Five guys committed a $13 million tax fraud. Here’s how much prison time they’ll do

Miami-Dade residents Jamal Dyer, Jorge Osorio-Rodriguez, Tramaine Sealy, Jonathan Edwards and Daniel Murias each have been sentenced to do federal prison time after pleading guilty to a $13 million tax fraud

10 Common Tax Mistakes that Cost You Money [Infographic]

When you should hire an accountant

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Tips on Deciding Which Tax-Filing Status Is Best for You

The choice is important since your filing status is used to determine such things as the standard-deduction amount, eligibility for certain tax credits and other breaks, and, ultimately, how much tax you will owe. About 54.1 million returns received by the Internal Revenue Service for 2016 were joint

Tax Deductions You Won't Believe

Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.

Is Hiring a CPA Worth it? 5 Tips for Getting Your Money’s Worth

Often when people find out I’m a tax accountant, I get asked, “How much does a CPA cost?” It’s like me asking “How much does a home cost?” We all understand that a 1,000 square-foot home in Kansas has a different cost than a 1,000 square-foot penthouse condo in New...

5 Tax Tips for Millennials

Winging it on your taxes? You could be missing out on significant savings or worse yet, be endangering your finances and freedom by not knowing the basics.

All About Us: Cossentino & Sons Remodeling & Design

Check in with the Cossentino and Sons blog for all the up-to-date details on the world of remodeling and design!

David Shapiro: Why can’t the taxman cometh a little later just this once?

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Buried in the Sand! GMM Painted 40k Thousand Sons

This showcase was buried in the sand! Get it? Check out this sweet Thousand Sons army GMM Studios completed a while back!

Chandrasekaran faces uphill task as Tata Sons boss. Is he ready?

As Natarajan Chandrasekaran takes the helm as Tata Sons Chairman, there are challenges that may bog him down but well-wishers feel the 54-year-old is well-equipped to handle the challenges that the top job throws at him...

Put Your Tax Refund to Work and Enhance Your Home’s Curb Appeal

It’s that time of year again…tax season. The dreaded April 15 deadline also means its spring, and time to start thinking about how your home looks from the outside. If filing taxes means a return f…

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Divorce and Taxes Who Claims the Kids on Your Tax Return

Going through a divorce can be challenging, especially if children are involved. Make sure you understand the various tax laws regarding your particular situation. Be aware of the ramifications and tax credits available to you.

Don't Toss Those Tax Records Yet!

Even though the 2017 tax due date has come and gone, and even though you have filed your 2017 tax return, you may still need to keep your 2017 tax records. Generally, tax records are retained for two reasons: (1) in case the IRS or a state agency decides to question the information on your tax returns or (2) to keep track of the tax basis of your capital assets so that you can minimize your tax liability when you dispose of those…

You Can Deduct Pet-Related Expenses On Your Tax Return (Sometimes)

The recently signed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act brought many changes to the tax laws. Unfortunately, your pets still cannot be claimed as dependents on your taxes. However, there are a few circumstances where the IRS will allow specific tax deductions for dogs and other pets, and their related expenses.

I give $30K to charities each year. What happens with my tax return?

Depending on your situation, you may find some tax savings.