For better or worse, money is at the center of many employment decisions. Overall, the message many people get when it comes to compensation for work is the more, the better.However, we also know there is such a thing as too much money. In recent years, executives,...
Atlanta Georgia Tax Law Blog
Do you need to amend your tax return?
For a lot of Americans, the tax return deadline came and went without incident. For many, their returns were much like they always are: straightforward and relatively easy to file. But for some individuals, the process may not have been so simple. The arrival of late...
How lottery winnings are taxed by Georgia and the IRS
We've all passed the billboards or heard stories on the local news channels about the growing Powerball jackpot. Though it's only in the millions now, just a few short months ago that number had climbed to $1.5 billion, making it a rather enticing payday for a...
Will I be selected for an audit?
So, your tax returns have been filed; maybe you have sent in your documents and tax payments, maybe you are just sitting back and waiting for your returns to come in. In either case, you are probably ready to put the stress of tax preparation behind you for the time...
Self employed? You still need to pay taxes
Being your own boss can be enormously fulfilling, but it can be enormously stressful as well. Being self-employed gives you the freedom to run a business as you see fit, but it also puts all the obligations and responsibilities of a traditional employer on your own...
What to do if you disagree with a tax auditor’s findings
With the tax deadline behind us, many people are breathing easier knowing that their returns have been filed on time and are now in the hands of the IRS and the state. But for some, their business with the IRS has only just begun. For some, a tax audit may be around...
What should I do if I don’t have my taxes ready yet?
The deadline for filing your tax returns is just days away. If you have yet to complete or submit your own return, you may need to seriously consider filing an extension.An extension can provide some breathing room for people who have not had the time or ability to...
Millennials and the challenges the face with paying taxes
In our last post, we discussed the fact that many people are afraid of the IRS. This fear can motivate people to make some unwise decisions, from ignoring their responsibilities to pay their taxes to avoiding any and all interaction or correspondence with the IRS. In...
Scared of the IRS? How you can face your fears
People are often told to face their fears in order to make them less scary. If you're afraid of heights or the dark, for instance, you can start gradually exposing yourself to situations where you confront the feeling of fear in a safe environment. As helpful as...
You can’t run — or fly — away from the penalties of back taxes
Owing money for back taxes to the IRS can be a very stressful situation. Not only are you going to have to pay penalties and interest on the unpaid money, the fact that you are behind in your tax obligations can affect your professional life and your personal...
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