Amy Thompson

[:en] Efforts to Help U.S. Citizens Overseas, Including Dual Citizens and Those with Foreign Retirement Plan Published June 28, 2012 IRS Announces Efforts to Help U.S. Citizens Overseas, Including Dual Citizens and Those with Foreign Retirement Plans WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced a plan to help U.S. citizens residing overseas, including dual … Read more

[:en] Protect Yourself from Identity Theft Published June 14, 2012 FS-2012-7, January 2012 Identity theft occurs when someone uses another’s personal information without their permission to commit fraud or other crimes using the victim’s name, Social Security number or other identifying information. When it comes to federal taxes, taxpayers may not be aware they have … Read more

[:en] Tax Credit For Hiring Vets Published June 12, 2012 Employers Need to Act Soon to Get Expanded Credit for Hiring VetsSpecial Edition Tax Tip 2012-11 Employers that hired unemployed veterans during late 2011 and early 2012 had an expanded period to request the required certification for claiming the expanded Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). … Read more

[:en] IRS Offers Tips for Safeguarding Tax Records Published June 12, 2012 IRS Offers Tips for Safeguarding Tax Records Hurricane season has started and the IRS encourages individuals and businesses to safeguard their tax records against natural disasters by taking a few simple steps. Here are four tips from the IRS to help you prepare … Read more

[:en] Plan Now to Get Saver’s Credit; Tax Credit, and Save for Retirement Published January 4, 2012 IR-2011-121, Dec. 16, 2011 WASHINGTON — Low- and moderate-income workers can take steps now to save for retirement and earn a special tax credit in 2011 and the years ahead, according to the Internal Revenue Service. The saver’s … Read more