Articles Posted in Federal Taxation

By Rick Miller, CPA MBA MIDLAND, Mich – Moving between states is one of the basic freedoms we have as Americans but state individual tax rules can make it a little more challenging. Here is a brief summary of the steps you need to do to prove to Michigan that you’re no longer a resident…

Rick Miller, CPA Nashville, TN, and Midland, MI A sense of dread hung in the air as a couple sat across from my desk, their tax returns spread between us. “Something just feels wrong,” the wife said, her voice tight with anxiety. “Our tax preparer… I don’t think he did this right.” It took only…

Frazier Law TeamNashville, TNJune 13, 2025 As summer unfolds, it’s an opportune time to assess your tax situation and implement strategies to optimize your financial standing before the year’s end. Proactive mid-year tax planning can help you avoid surprises come tax season and potentially reduce your 2025 tax liability. Adjust Your Withholdings Life changes such…

What You Need to Know Recent headlines in Franklin, Tennessee, have brought attention to a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and tax fraud. These serious allegations highlight how devastating the consequences of financial misconduct can be for both individuals and businesses. At Frazier Law, we understand that news…

DON’T FALL PREY TO OIC MILLS Are you receiving mail from companies promising to fix your tax problems? Did the letter you received to notify you that the IRS has filed a Notice of Federal Tax Lien? Beware because you may be the target of predatory debt relief firms (OIC Mills). In July 2020, the…

The IRS has delayed the nation’s official start of tax season to Friday, February 12, 2021, which is the date the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns. Typically, the IRS begins processing tax returns in late January. However, changes to the tax law on December 27, 2020, are prompting the…

Can you imagine a world where a business owner would charge their customers a fee for using their credit or debit cards to buy items at their store? Imagine no more because those days are here and many small businesses are taking the opportunity to charge clients who chose to charge their purchase to their…

As we celebrate the Army’s birthday, I reflect on how my service with the 3rd Battalion of the 75th Ranger Regiment has profoundly shaped my career as a tax resolution attorney. Our motto, “Rangers Lead the Way,” is not just a call to action—it is a lifelong commitment to leadership, excellence, and integrity; principles that…

Summer officially kicks off this month, and it’s a popular time when taxpayers delve into home improvement projects. Whether it’s extensive renovations, or a “honey-do” list that has been lingering for some time, there may be expenditures that qualify for home energy tax credits. Both homeowners and some renters may be able to claim these…

In a recent announcement, the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service informed businesses that they do not have to report the receipt of digital assets the same way they report the receipt of cash – until Treasury and IRS issue necessary regulations. This is good news for many businesses that engage in digital asset transactions.…