Watch Out for Tax Scammers

During tax season, one of the scams involves the theft of social security numbers.  Scammers use the social security numbers to produce false tax returns and apply for illegal refunds. But one of the more developed scams can be executed year-round and victimizes...

Amended Tax Returns

Imagine this: Your paws are frantically sifting through previous years of tax returns, and your ears perk up as those puppy dog eyes stumble across an error on your return from your last filing. Before you panic and make plans to hide your tail from being hauled into...

DIY Tax Preparation

If you’re among the many do-it-yourselfers across the country, please think twice about tackling your tax returns without professional guidance. There are several reasons for letting somebody else handle the details of your tax returns. The first one’s obvious: ...

How to File an Amended Tax Return

Naturally I’m a perfect canine.  In my entire life, I’ve never required a thorough scolding.  So this blog comes to you courtesy of my mischievous twin, Fauby Lee, who is always having to hang his head in apology for faux pas after faux pas: Fauby’s Lesson What...

Varsity Blues

Following an FBI sting known as Operation Varsity Blues, around 50 taxpayers were recently indicted on various federal charges related to falsifying applications for admissions to high-profile universities, such as Yale, Georgetown, University of Texas, and University...

Avoiding Tax Scams

It’s time to use those manicured paws and cover those ears! Recently there has been an influx of tax scams that have swept the nation, making headlines almost daily. While the IRS is working their tails off to ensure that you, as taxpayers, are aware of the critical...