Tax Relief Companies

A large number of U.S. citizens living overseas have renounced their U.S. citizenship because of the hefty penalty for tax evasion, intentional or not, and strict complying factors. Many others are left with the additional burden of complying with the U.S. tax laws or face heavy penalties and risk imprisonment.Americans living overseas voiced their displeasure…

Identity theft has been a major problem for the IRS for years. Identity theft topped the IRS’ list of the top 12 tax scams in the country for two years running. Given the difficulty in identifying and tracking the fraudster, along with the complexity of the scam, the IRS continues to struggle in keeping this…

According to a 2013 Census Bureau data, “the majority of the retirement-age population had some source of household income besides earnings at their disposal. Only 11% of workers and 4% of non-workers reported no other source of income.” The net worth of a household income is a vital factor in the economic well-being of people…

The 2015 tax season is just a couple of months away.  Though you have months to file your 2014 taxes, it is advisable to do so early. Filing your return in the beginning of the tax season helps to avoid fraud and scam attempts, such as identity theft.  Also, filing early helps you get your…

The end of the year, preferably before the holidays, is the best time to review your financial and tax planning for the year, and make any corrections necessary.  If you want to make investments or take advantage of the tax credits and deductions for 2014, then you must do so now to lower your tax…

Tax scammers continue to change their methods of operation. As taxpayers become familiar with their tactics, the methods of scamming evolve. The latest tax scam that the IRS has alerted taxpayers to is the ‘Update your IRS e-file’ scam. This is a phishing scam where the email appears to be from the IRS and has…

Blue Tax, who recently improved its position within Consumer Tax Reviews’ top 10 list, has been presented with the Best Customer Support Award for 2013 due to the company’s ongoing efforts to assist taxpayers with their tax debt more efficiently.Blue Tax has stayed within the top 5 of Consumer Tax Reviews’ top 5 list since…

Taking a little time in planning your taxes can bring you a lot of benefits when the time comes to file your taxes. While planning taxes, consider using retirement funds, filing status, deductions and credits to lower your tax liability. If your income level and sources of income are predictable, then you may know which…

Taxpayers living overseas will now need to complete a great deal of tax related paperwork due to the reporting requirements under Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Many people might even need to hire tax professionals to comply with the various reporting requirements. Some Americans that have been living in other countries for years are…

The April 15th deadline is a few hours away, but there is still time to file taxes or file for an extension to file. Remember that you must get an extension before the midnight of April 15th because after that the IRS will not accept the request.Filing for an extension is vital because without it,…