In the United States, a set of tax forms have been created to provide a uniform way for all citizens to report their yearly income. The most common of these is called the 1040 Form and exists in several variations, such as the 1040EZ and 1040A. Using these versions, the majority of Americans are able to prepare their tax filings … more

With the technology advances in the past decade, fewer and fewer people are using traditional mail to send in their tax returns. The current method of choice for delivering tax returns to the Internal Revenue Service is through electronic tax filing, or basically using the Internet to complete and send in the paperwork needed for an income tax filing. The … more

In this modern age, there are many ways of completing your taxes, from sitting down with pencil and calculator to utilizing specialty software programs that do all of the math for you. Still, many people wonder each year whether they would be better off going to a tax professional who knows all the ins and outs of tax code and … more

If you are thinking about not filing your taxes for the 2012 year, think again. Even if you currently do not have enough money to pay the amount that is owed, it is still a better decision to file the taxes and deal with the consequences than deciding to try and trick the IRS. It may take years to happen, … more

It may be hard to believe, but the vast majority of tax paying citizens in the United States are effectively giving away money each year by overpaying their taxes. While some may prefer to get a refund check from the IRS, the truth is that there are much better ways to take advantage of the money instead of giving it … more

Most people only start to think about their taxes as the April 15th deadline inches closer and closer, but there are actually many things you can do to lower your personal taxes over the whole year. By taking the time to learn these many tactics, you will be able to not only be ready for tax day, but also increase … more

The year 2012 may be somewhat tame when compared to other years when there were many changes to tax codes, but this doesn’t mean that there won’t be great deductions for Americans to take advantage of. As with any year, it is important to learn which of these benefits can be used to lower a person’s tax payments as much … more

There is good news and bad news about new 2012 tax deductions that could save you money on the yearly income tax you must pay. The bad news is that there are no new deductions. This means that the same ones you used last year will once again be relevant this year. However, the good news is that there are … more

To make a visit to a tax professional go as smooth as possible, it is important to make sure that you have all of the documents needed to file your return. Taking the time to prepare everything beforehand will eliminate the need to make multiple trips to the tax professional and will speed up the process of getting your taxes … more

In contrast with the many tax preparation services that show up during tax season, R&G Brenner is a full time operation, with consultants that work around the year preparing tax statements and providing valuable tax advice to clients. With some of the more famous national companies, the person completing your taxes may be fresh out of training, learning only the … more