Summary This project will bridge the technology gap that exists between schools and disadvantaged students. By building a cloud-based computer lab for high schools that lack the funding and staff, students will gain hands on experience with real world IT
Tax/Business News & Updates
IRS Tax Scams – Don’t Be A Victim
Don’t Fall for New Tax Scam Tricks by IRS Posers Though the tax season is over, tax scammers work year-round. The IRS advises you to stay alert to protect yourself against new ways criminals pose as the IRS to trick
IRS Letters 5591 and 5596 – Premium Tax Credit
The IRS began mailing out Letter 5591 to those taxpayers who received the Advanced Premium Tax Credit (APTC) and who should have received a 1095-A, but who have not filed either a tax return including Form 8962 or an extension.
Don’t Wait Until Oct. 15 Extension Deadline to File
Oct. 15 is the last day to file 2014 tax returns for most people who requested an automatic six-month extension and avoid the late filing penalty. However, you can file any time before Oct. 15 if you have all your
Can I Claim My Expenses as Miscellaneous Itemized Deductions on Schedule A (Form 1040)?
Use the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant Tool to see if you can claim miscellaneous itemized deductions on your tax return. You may be able to deduct certain expenses related to producing or collecting taxable income. This topic addresses many of these
California Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Governor Brown recently signed into law the state’s first ever EITC to help California’s poorest working families. The California EITC complements the federal EITC by providing a refundable tax credit for the lowest income California households. The credit will be
IRS Small Business Webinar July 14th
Register now for the July 14 webinar to learn about easy low-cost ways to start a small business retirement plan. 2pm Eastern, 11am Pacific http://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/925/9046 IRS Presenters: Gavin Chafin, Supervisory Internal Revenue Agent, Office of Employee Plans Kathy Tuite, Tax
Tax Tips for Beauty and Barber Shops
If you own a beauty or barber shop, or are self-employed, visit IRS.gov for all your tax needs. Knowing the tax rules can help your business start, grow and succeed. For example, see IRS Publication 4902, Tips for the Cosmetology
Filing Deadlines Related to Foreign Income and Assets
All U.S. citizens and residents must report worldwide income on their federal income tax return. If you lived outside the U.S. on the regular due date of your tax return, the extended filing deadline for your 2014 tax return is
The Truth About a Big Tax Refund
You’ve filed taxes and are getting a big tax refund. Everyone gets excited about that BIG refund. Why is this? Is this really good? Well, not really unless you are getting refundable tax credits (EIC, AOTC, Additional Child Tax Credit, etc) to get