Monday, August 6, 2012

" When To Use Low Price Tax Software ? "

In Some Situations Listed Below, It is Advisable To Use Low Price or On Line Software:
1. For Simple Tax Returns  - Students, First Time Job Seekers, First Home Buyers, Etc. it is prudent to buy low end software such as Tax Cut, or Turbo Tax.
2. For Some Self Employed Sole Proprietors, Micro or Start Up Business, Or New Franchises, Industry Specific Low End Software is Recommended.
3. Single State Returns are better processed by low end software.
4. Tax Software Tip:  If the answer to a tax question is unknown to the user, Seek On Line Help, or Do the Tax Research to get correct answers. Don't Guess Answers.
5. For Q & A Call Kash @ Yajnik And Mehta Associates @ 925 963 4891.

Sunday, July 29, 2012

" What Are The Tax Consequences Of Not Filing a Tax Return By Octo 15? "

If you owe money to IRS, The Tax Consequences can be as follows:
1.  Failure to File a Tax Return Penalty
2.  Penalty For Late Filing 
3. Interest Charges on the Payment Owed to IRS.
For Q & A, Call Kash 925 963 4891@ Yajnik and Mehta Associates.

Monday, July 23, 2012

WHAT TO DO AFTER FILING TAX EXTENSION IN APRIL 2012?

REMEMBER EXTENSION TO FILE TAX RETURN IS NOT AN EXTENSION TO PAY TAXES.  IF YOU OWE TAXES, IT IS BETTER TO FILE TAX RETURN AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO REDUCE THE INTEREST CHARGE.  A SECOND EXTENSION IS NOT AVAILABLE.  eFILE TAX RETURN BY OCTO 15, 2012.
FOR Q & A CALL KASH @ YAJNIK AND MEHTA ASSOCIATES 925 963 4891

Monday, July 16, 2012

DID YOUR CORP. FILE EXTENSION?

WHEN THE S-CROP. , C-CORP FILES AN EXTENSION BY MID MARCH, THE 2011 TAX RETURN NEED TO BE FILED BY SPT. 15, 2012. A SECOND EXTENSION IS NOT AVAILABLE.  IT IS AN EXTENSION TO FILE NOT EXTENSION TO PAY IRS.

FOR Q & A CALL KASH @ YAJNIK AND MEHTA (925) 963 4891

Monday, July 9, 2012

WHAT TAXPAYERS WITH FOREIGN BANK ACCOUNTS NEED TO KNOW ?

IRS OVERSEAS TAX COLLECTION EFFORT ON WORLDWIDE INCOME OF US CITIZENS NETTED IRS 5 B$ THROUGH OFFSHORE VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE PROGRAM (OVDP).
TOTAL OF 33,000  DISCLOSURES.
THIS IS DONE UNDER THE FOREIGN ACCOUNT TAX COMPLIANCE ACT (FATCA) TO STOP OFFSHORE TAX EVASION AND ENSURE TAX COMPLIANCE.
FOR Q & A,  CALL KASH @ YAJNIK AND MEHTA ASSOCIATES  (925) 963 4891

Thursday, June 28, 2012

WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET IRS LETTER ?

TYPICALLY YOU HAVE 30 DAYS TO REPLY IRS NOTICE.  YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS :
1.  LOWEST COST - HANDLE THE IRS INQUIRY YOUR SELF i.e. SELF REPRESENTATION...
2.  HIRE A TAX PROFESSIONAL TO REPRESENT YOU i.e. ENROLLED AGENT, TAX LAWYER OR CPA.  THIS CAN BE EXPENSIVE BUT ITS ADVANTAGES ARE:
      A)  YOU ARE FREE OF ALL IRS COMMUNICATION - REPRESENTATIVE HANDLES IT.
      B)  YOU GET A BUFFER BETWEEN YOU & IRS WHO DEFENDS YOU.
      C)  YOU CAN DEVOTE YOUR TIME TO PRODUCTIVE ACTIVITIES.
CALL KASH @ YAJNIK & MEHTA ASSOCIATES, (925) 963 4891 FOR Q & A.

Monday, May 7, 2012

WHAT TO DO AFTER FILING TAX RETURN EXTENSION ?

ACTIONS TO TAKE AFTER FILING THE EXTENSION:
1.  MAKE PAYMENTS PER IRS AGREEMENT IF YOU OWE TAXES.
2. FILE THE RETURN BY OCTOBER 15, 2012.
FOR Q&A CALL KASH@ 925 963 4891