by Sandra Mertens | Apr 2, 2018 | GCK on Law
Many taxpayers needlessly pay the IRS thousands of dollars each year through the payment of estimated tax penalties. In fact, the IRS estimates that 10 million people paid estimate tax penalties in 2015. Estimated tax penalties are assessed when a taxpayer is...
by Sandra Mertens | Mar 16, 2018 | GCK on Law
Since 2009, the IRS has permitted taxpayers with undisclosed bank, investment, or retirement accounts outside the U.S., or any other foreign asset (real estate, stock or partnership interest, life insurance, etc.), to voluntarily come forward and disclose their...
by Sandra Mertens | Mar 8, 2018 | GCK on Law
Small and large businesses alike often classify certain workers as independent contractors rather than employees. Sometimes the belief that the workers are contractors is genuine, because of the type of work or industry practice. Other times, businesses classify...
by Sandra Mertens | Feb 8, 2018 | GCK on Law
Given the complexity of the U.S. tax system, it is not surprising that most taxpayers fear IRS on some level. Many of our clients are often overwhelmed by the idea of having to deal with a tax issue, no matter how simple. If you happen to receive a letter or notice...
by Sandra Mertens | Jan 12, 2018 | GCK on Law
Effective January 1, 2018, the Illinois Department of Revenue will begin maintaining its own public registry for notices of tax liens, ending the longstanding practice of recording the liens with the local county recorder’s office. The new laws were enacted as the new...
