True or False: Nothing is certain in life except death and (income) tax
“Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” One of America’s favorite founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin, is credited with making the proverb famous. …
Tax Terms You Should Know
What is the difference between a credit and a deduction? What is taxable income and earned income? Should I take the standard …
Why Do Celebrities Commonly Have Tax Problems?
With all of the money that celebrities make, shouldn’t they be able to pay their taxes without issues? And yet, we hear …
7 Ideas for Investing Your Tax Refund Smartly
You have filed the paperwork, sent back the dreaded 1040, and the good news is that you are getting a return! That …
Best Ways to Maximize/Spend/Reinvest Your Tax Refund?
If you’re expecting a tax refund, you may be licking your chops as you consider all of the ways that you could …
Does Having Kids Affect Tax Returns?
If you’ve had a child in the last year, congratulations are in order! That new bundle of joy brings with it indescribable …
Common Tax Problems or Scams and How To Avoid Them
With tax day approaching, scammers are rampant. Many people fall for their ploys, only to pay the penalty later when the IRS …
Tax Resolution
Here at the Tax Defenders, we believe that sometimes slower is better, especially in the case of tax resolution. Here, we take …
Famously Unsuccessful Tax Evaders
“Only the little people pay taxes.” – Leona Helmsley Regardless of your wealth or influence, you are required to pay taxes to …
