Cryptocurrency, US National Debt & IRS Scam Calls 01.29.19
Join us this week as we discuss how the IRS is treating Cryptocurrency, Why the US actually has over $200 Trillion in national debt and how to know if a phone call from the IRS is real or a scam. For questions regarding these or other tax issues you may have please contact me at 510-797-8661
Willfully or Not, That Is the Question
Willfully or Not, That Is the Question “I didn’t know; it was an honest mistake.” “No one told me that I had to do that.” “But honestly, I didn’t understand what that meant.” Do these phrases sound familiar? Of course, they could be applied to many different situations in life and most of us have…
Will the Wealthy Benefit From Trump’s New Tax Plan?
By Alan Olsen Trump will have a cooperative GOP house and senate and it is likely that overall tax rates for the wealthy will be heading lower starting in 2017. Therefore, now is the time to begin your tax planning. That means it’s time to put the campaign and the election behind us and start…
Why Are Taxpayers Leaving Behind Billions of Dollars at Tax Time?
Why Are Taxpayers Leaving Behind Billions of Dollars at Tax Time? The 2018 tax season is officially over. Most Americans are happy to have their tax returns in the rearview mirror. After all, nobody really enjoys doing taxes. Why is that? For the most part, it’s because doing taxes is such a complicated, frustrating experience…
What to Expect When Trading Collectibles in Foreign Auctions
What to Expect When Trading Collectibles in Foreign Auctions For many people with an abundance of money, collecting goods like fine art is a popular pastime. However, no matter what kind of goods you collect or trade you will always have to be aware of the tax side of your hobby. Many people buy, sell…