by Joan Buchman Miller | Mar 20, 2017 | tax records
How long should you retain your personal income tax records? You may have to produce those tax records if the IRS or a state taxing authority audits your return. In addition, lenders or other parties may require that you produce copies of your tax returns as a...
by Joan Buchman Miller | Feb 13, 2017 | charitable contributions, income tax, tax records
Safeguard your charitable deductions by properly substantiating all of your contributions. If the contribution is $250 or more, you’ll need a written receipt from the charity. If you donate property valued at more than $500, additional requirements apply. Here...