IRS Warns Taxpayers of Summer Surge in Automated Phone Scam Calls https://njcpa.org/stay-informed/topics/article/2016/08/03/irs-warns-taxpayers-of-summer-surge-in-automated-phone-scam-calls August 3, 2016 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning taxpayers to stay vigilant against an increase of IRS impersonation scams in the form of automated calls and new tactics from scammers … [Read more...]

8 Tax Tips for Students Working This Summer https://www.njcpa.org/stay-informed/tax-financial/full-article/2016/07/08/8-tax-tips-for-students-working-this-summer July 8, 2016 Many students get summer jobs. It’s a great way to earn extra spending money or to save for later. Here are some tips for students with summer jobs. 1. Withholding and Estimated Tax If you are an employee, your … [Read more...]

Time for a Mid-Year Health Coverage Checkup   July 6, 2016 Nearly 11.3 million people were enrolled in a 2016 Health Insurance Marketplace plan during the first eight weeks of the open enrollment period, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. If you’re one of those people, or if you are reconsidering your health insurance coverage, now may be a good time to review … [Read more...]

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IRS Warns of Latest Scam Variation Involving Bogus “Federal Student Tax” http://njcpa.org/stay-informed/topics/article/2016/05/27/irs-warns-of-latest-scam-variation-involving-bogus-federal-student-tax May 27, 2016 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today issued a warning to taxpayers about bogus phone calls from IRS impersonators demanding payment for a non-existent tax, the “Federal … [Read more...]

IRS Warns of Continued Scams, Varied Tactics as the Tax Deadline Nears April 14, 2016 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a warning that scammers may try using the April 18 tax deadline to prey on hard-working taxpayers by impersonating the IRS and others with fake phone calls and emails. Even after the tax deadline passes, taxpayers should know the telltale signs of a scam and tips to … [Read more...]

Here's how to figure out whether you should do your own taxes LIBBY KANE Feb 11th 2016 6:06PM Everyone has to pay taxes. As to whether you should prepare your own or work with a tax preparer or accountant, however, there's no one-size-fits-all answer. Since most people's financial situations change every year, it's a question worth asking annually. Americans have two … [Read more...]

Six Tips on Whether to File a 2015 Tax Return Most people file a tax return because they have to, but even if you don’t, there are times when you should. You may be eligible for a tax refund and not know it. Here are six tips to help you find out if you should file a tax return. https://njcpa.org/stay-informed/tax-financial/full-article/2016/01/21/six-tips-on-whether-to-file-a-2015-tax-return … [Read more...]

IRS Phone Fraud Scams Reach Epidemic Proportion January 27, 2016 The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) urges taxpayers to remain on “High Alert” and has announced additional outreach efforts to prevent them from falling victim to criminals who impersonate Internal Revenue Service and Treasury employees this filing season. “The phone fraud scam has become an … [Read more...]

10 Easy Tax Moves You Should Make Now to Increase Your Tax Refund Reduce your taxable income by contributing to your 401(k) by Dec. 31. U.S. News Dec 18th 2015 2:15PM Updated Dec 19th 2015 12:43AM Getty By Lisa Greene-Lewis With the holidays around the corner, most of us are focused on decking the halls or charting out our New Year's … [Read more...]

NJ Homestead Benefit Deadline Extended To ensure as many New Jerseyans as possible have the opportunity to obtain property tax relief, the Christie Administration has extended the deadline for filing Homestead Benefit applications to Thursday, December 31, 2015. The previous deadline was Friday, October 30. … [Read more...]