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What services do tax companies offer?
They’re normally open throughout the year, so unlike other tax preparation services, you can ask questions and get support outside of tax season. They gen...
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How many businesses operate in NYC?
New York City is a city of small businesses. Of the approximately 220,000 businesses located in the City, 98 percent are small (fewer than 100 employees) ...
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Are Trusts pass through entities?
Property in a trust generally earns income. Income retained by the trust–Generally, trusts are “pass-through entities.” This means that trust income retai...
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Are state taxes sent to the IRS?
Under the State Income Tax Levy Program, the IRS can levy (take) your state tax refund to offset back taxes, addressing any tax debt you might owe. If thi...
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How does the IRS define family member?
A member of the family includes any spouse, ancestors, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and spouses of children, grandchildren, and great gra...
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Do you have to get an EIN for an estate?
Are Estates required to obtain a Tax ID (EIN) Number? Yes, all estates are required to obtain a Tax ID number, also known as an “employer id number” or EI...
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What do you do if your deceased father owes back taxes?
MY DECEASED FATHER OWES BACK TAXES! So you suffered the loss of your dad last year, and you are filing his taxes this year and uh-oh! You find out that he...
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How to obtain a payment plan installment agreement?
If you are an individual and still can’t obtain a payment plan online, you can fill out Form 9465, Installment Agreement Request. Refer to Form 9465 instr...
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Is IRS Free File available?
IRS Free File lets you prepare and file your federal income tax online for free. File at an IRS partner site with the IRS Free File Program or use Free Fi...
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Will my SSI change when I turn 66?
At full retirement age — currently 66 and 2 months and gradually rising to 67 over the next several years — your SSDI payment converts to a retirement ben...
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