Beware of tax scams

Published on: 11/12/2012 By: Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn

It’s likely to be a daily occurrence: Your e-mail inbox contains at least one message touting a too-good-to-be-true offer. You probably shake your head and… Read more »

Forgiven debt can be taxed as income

Published on: 10/27/2012 By: Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn

With the recent economic downturn experienced by many taxpayers, there is a tax concept that is very important: cancellation of debt. You would think that… Read more »

Is all my income taxable?

Published on: 10/22/2012 By: Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn

Generally, all sources of income are subject to income tax unless specifically excluded. Here are some sources of money that are not taxable: Money received… Read more »

Final filing deadline on October 15

Published on: 10/15/2012 By: Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn

Tick-tock. Time is almost up on that six-month extension you filed back in April to give yourself more time to complete your 2011 individual income… Read more »

Record keeping tips from the pros

Published on: 09/28/2012 By: Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn

If you want to give your tax record keeping skills a performance boost, do what accounting professionals do. 1. Maintain a separate bank account for… Read more »

Act soon to cut your 2012 taxes

Published on: 09/21/2012 By: Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn

Time is running out to make tax-saving moves for 2012. Here’s a sampling of ideas to consider.  Maximize the contributions to your employer’s tax-deferred retirement… Read more »