The IRS has warned taxpayers to remain vigilant against phishing telephone and email scams, particularly at a time when those who have recently filed returns could be waiting for a response or refund. The IRS also urges taxpayers to be alert against year-round tax scams, which tend to evolve over time. Under the phone scam, the scammer warns the victim that if he or she does not call back, an arrest warrant would be issued or other law enforcement intervention, deportation or revocation of licenses would be initiated.

Our Open House Tax Seminars

We are excited to introduce “Our Open House” - a Tax Seminar Series, presented by Marina Parkin and Jo Ann Koontz! Running throughout the year, our short yet insightful seminars will empower participants with important, easy to understand, legal and tax knowledge that will promote efficiency, minimize liability and maximize profitability.

12 RED FLAGS THAT CAN TRIGGER A TAX AUDIT

The number of tax returns examined by the IRS drops every year, to the point where the agency now audits just 0.5 percent of all returns — but that still amounts to over a million squirming taxpayers. With that in mind, here are a dozen red flags that will draw the IRS’s attention to a return...

Our Open House Realtor Seminars

We are excited to introduce "Our Open House" - a Realtor seminar series, presented by Jo Ann Koontz and Marina Parkin! Running throughout the year, our short yet insightful seminars will empower Realtors with important, easy to understand, legal and tax knowledge that will promote efficiency, minimize liability and maximize profitability.

Identity theft presents a challenge to individuals, businesses, organizations and governments, including the Internal Revenue Service. Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses a stolen Social Security number to file a tax return to claim a fraudulent refund. Although identity theft affects a small percentage of tax returns, it can delay a taxpayer’s refund and have a major impact on the victim’s peace of mind.  READ MORE

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As of June 26th, 2015 all states in America must legally recognize same-sex unions. Did you know same-sex unions have been legally recognized in Florida since January 6, 2015 due to the ruling of Brenner v. Scott. The result of these cases allows married same-sex couples to receive the same benefits as married opposite-sex couples.

Florida is a very popular state to visit. Businessinsider.com ranked the state number 2 in 2014.

If you didn't know, the entire state of Florida is surrounded by beaches. The west coast features white sand beaches and slow rolling waters while the east coast has slightly coarser sand and actual waves. Regarding the water, you won't find the California-esque tubular waves, but you will see people in the water all year around.