Many talk about how well the economy is doing and the historic lows involving unemployment numbers, but the number of people in debt continues to climb. According to Lending Tree, there is an estimated $4 trillion in outstanding consumer debt at the end of 2018 and a...
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Month: March 2019
IRS expands penalty waiver
There is more than the usual amount of confusion this tax season with 2017’s Tax Cuts and Job Creation Act going into effect. Addressing this issue, the IRS said that it would be more lenient if filers were close to tax liability for the year. Now it has...
Issues related to tenant improvement allowance
The tenant improvement allowance is an important part of any commercial lease negotiation. This allowance given the landlord enables the new tenant spend money to build out the space so it better fits its specific needs. This along with the length of the lease are...
Many feel obliged to pay taxes
There have been extensive budget cuts at the IRS and the average audit rate is just .6 percent. The president has bragged and been cagey about how little he paid in taxes. Nevertheless, an annual IRS survey claims that nine out of ten Americans believe that it is...
Careful when moving to Texas for the taxes
Austin and the state of Texas have a lot of assets that add up to a great quality of life for many. To start with: theres are the food and music, the weather, the tech industry, and of course the fact that we do not pay income taxes. Many would seem to agree with this...
Filing for bankruptcy doesn’t mean you will lose your stuff
When considering the option of filing for bankruptcy protection, many people express concerns over what will happen to their stuff. You may think that if you file for bankruptcy that you will have to hand over your stuff to pay for your debts. This is not necessarily...