OSYB Blog: Number Crunch!
News and Views from OutSource Your Books, LLC
Calling the IRS is Easier this Year
March 23, 2017 by OSYB Staff
Your chances of reaching the IRS by phone during the tax season have improved from last year because Congress funded additional phone help. Will it stay that way throughout the year? See what Don’t Mess With Taxes has to say. Read More: IRS telephone service is improving, but will it last?
Know about the IRS CP40 notice
March 22, 2017 by OSYB Staff
If you get a CP40 notice from the IRS, you need to read what Henry+Horne has to share. If you have overdue tax accounts, the IRS may be sending a private collection agency to collect outstanding “inactive tax receivables” from you. You need to know if you are being phished/scammed or if it is the […]
On-line Tax Resources
March 21, 2017 by OSYB Staff
It’s quite past President’s Day, slated as one of the busiest days for IRS phone representatives but the on-line resources shared by Don’t Mess With Taxes are not at all outdated. Find out more: Looking for tax help in lots of online places
E-filing vs. Paper Filing
March 20, 2017 by Ed Becker
In this era of everything digital, it seems surprising that anyone still struggles with the choice of filing their tax return electronically or by paper. E-file is simplified with the IRS Free File program which is reasonably priced tax software to prepare and filing yourself, as well as, for tax professionals preparing and filing returns […]
Income Tax Guide for Freelancers
March 17, 2017 by Ed Becker
Free lancers pay attention, you really need to know the ins and outs of paying your income taxes. Intuit quickbooks has an easy to understand guide and tax payment schedule to start you off. Find out more: A Freelancer’s Guide to Income Taxes
2017 Tax Dates You Need to Know
March 15, 2017 by OSYB Staff
It’s that time of year again, but the IRS has changed some small business tax deadline dates this year and intuit quickbooks has neatly compiled a list for you. Read more: 2017 Small Business Tax Calendar: Dates You Need to Know
Can We Laugh About Taxes?
March 14, 2017 by OSYB Staff
Don’t Mess with Taxes shares a clip and short review of “Love and Taxes”, a recently released film about a man who hasn’t filed his tax returns in 7 years. If you’re feeling stressed, it may be a good way to release your tension and a guide for what not to do. For more laughs: […]
Tax Deadline 2017- Late Filing or Late Payment
March 13, 2017 by Ed Becker
If you have never been down to the wire of the tax filing deadline (usually April 15th), you may not understand the anxiety. Tax season is either a great time of year, for those getting a refund; or a major stressor for those who owe taxes. The IRS has more power to instill fear or […]
