All Things Taxes

Tax tips and tax alerts from JK Harris

Five Facts about the Home Office Deduction

JK Harris | August 13, 2009

Summertime Tax Tip 2009-16
With technology making it easier than ever for people to operate a business out of their house, many taxpayers may be able to take a home office deduction when filing their 2009 federal tax return next year.
Here are five important things the IRS wants you to know about claiming the home office [...]

Eight Tips for Taxpayers Who Owe Money to the IRS

JK Harris | August 11, 2009

Summertime Tax Tip 2009-15
The vast majority of Americans get a tax refund from the IRS each spring, but what do you do if you are one of those who received a tax bill? Here are eight tips for taxpayers who owe money to the IRS.
1. If you get a bill this summer for late taxes, [...]

Does the IRS Owe You Money?

JK Harris | August 5, 2009

Summertime Tax Tip 2009-13
Who couldn’t use a little extra cash this summer! The IRS may have some money for you.
If you have not filed a prior year tax return and are due a refund, you should consider filing the return to claim that refund. If you are missing a refund for a previously filed tax [...]

Tax Benefits for Job Seekers

JK Harris | August 3, 2009

IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2009-01

Many taxpayers spend time during the summer months polishing their résumé and attending career fairs. If you are searching for a job this summer, you may be able to deduct some of your expenses on your tax return.
Here are the top six things the IRS wants you to know about deducting [...]

Seven Taxpayer Tips for Starting a New Business

JK Harris | July 16, 2009

IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2009-02

First, figure out what type of business entity you are starting. The most common are the sole proprietorship, corporation, or S corp. The type of business you choose will determine the type of tax form you will need to file each year.
The type of business you open determines what taxes [...]