It is time for a little tough love. I don't care if you prepare your own return, have a friend or relative do it, use a national chain, CPA, or other tax professional.

I don't know much more about this yet but returns to claim the First Time Home Buyer's Credit will need to use a revised Form 5405. A form that can't be e-file. It will have to be mailed. Because of the fraud in this program, the IRS is requesting a...

As the Holiday season approaches, I always have clients who's thoughts of gifts, decorations and traditions turn to how to pay for it all. Too many of them, plan their holiday spending on what they expect on their tax refund. Not a good idea under the...

It's almost Thanksgiving and that has always reminded me of Finals and Christmas break. So let's talk about education and how that can help your taxes. Warning, this is not an in depth treatment of the subject. That could be a book, seriously. This is...

New program coming in January at McIntire Tax Center. A little over 6 weeks ago, I blogged about whether I would be offering the RALs for 2009 tax season. I was waiting to make my decision until I heard more details about the e-Collect program that...

First, to the lady that left a message on my answering machine and said she was going to send an e-mail, I have to apologize. I can't find your e-mail in the mess I have received since your call. I will be glad to answer your questions. Please call me...