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The New York State Department of Taxation wants all tax returns filed electronically this year. In years past, they have assessed penalties to Paid Income Tax Preparers as an “incentive” to file returns they prepare electronically. This year, they have gone one step further. New York is now assessing penalties directly to the tax payer as well as the tax preparer:
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The old adage that “you get what you pay for” is compounded when applied to free income tax preparation…In fact, a free tax return may cost taxpayers more than they bargained for. The title of a report filed by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) sums it up frankly: Accuracy of Tax Returns, the Quality Assurance Processes, and Security of Taxpayer Information Remain Problems for the Volunteer Program.
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Thanks to the efforts of Mr. Charles Freret, the following fax was sent by the Vice President of TurboTax. If you are a taxpayer that has used Turbotax and filed with a 1099R for tax years 2007, 2008 or 2009, you should contact Mr. Meighan via fax at 858-408-2714
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Last week, I did a blog post about Mr. Charles Freret who went on a one-man crusade to expose a flaw in the popular do-it-yourself tax program: Intuit’s TurboTax. You can read that article & post here. After Mr. Freret read the aforementioned post, he contacted R&G Brenner and agreed to sit down for an exclusive interview. Mr. Freret’s story of persistence to discover the truth is incredible. What he uncovered along his journey is TurboTax is miscalculating tax returns on a large scale. And...
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Well tax day is finally here! It’s been a rough year for all american taxpayers due to the economic crises; including the employees and associates of R&G Brenner. Therefore I would like to thank all R&G Brenner associates for their hard work, 12 hour work days and tireless efforts. Without these experienced professionals, as well as all of our valued and loyal clients, R&G Brenner would not and could not be what it is today. Thank you all.
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The States are getting desperate. New York & Connecticut (among others) are gearing up to enforce a tax law usually reserved for the rich and famous. Athletes, for example, make millions upon millions of dollars and their travel schedules are well known. Therefore, when they travel to another state to play, that particular state taxes a prorated share of their annual income. Due to the financial crisis and state budgets crises, now the Joe-the-Plumbers of the world can expect to be taxed just...
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I recently read an article that breaks down the differences in the two most popular tax preparations software; Intuit’s TURBOTAX and H&R Block’s AT HOME (previously knows as TAX CUT). I am going to post some of the interesting findings and add R&G Brenner’s comments underneath:
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In an effort to slash over $700,000 from their budget, NY State has eliminated the mailing of form 1099-G (Statement for Recipients of State Income Tax Refunds) to New York taxpayers. 1099-G’s are issued to taxpayers that receive NY State refunds–which are considered taxable income on the following year’s income tax return.