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H-4 EAD for Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders
DHS action allows certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants to work in the U.S. Effective on May 26, 2015, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be allowing H-4 EAD (work authorization) for certain dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants. The...
IRS Letter 106C Partially Disallowed Claim
If you receive IRS Letter 106C, your claim for refund has been partially denied. The IRS has strict rules for when you can make a claim for tax refund. If you fail to file a claim for refund within the IRS's time limits, you will lose your right to the refund, and the...
Offshore Tax Avoidance on IRS “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scam List for 2015 and OVDP to Remain Open Indefinitely
Hiding Money or Income Offshore on IRS Tax Scam “Dirty Dozen” List for 2015 Filing Season and OVDP to Remain Open Indefinitely In a recent news release, the IRS announced that the most successful amnesty program in its history, the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure...
Deadline to Appeal 2014 Franklin County Ohio Property Tax Valuation
Franklin County Ohio Property Tax Appeal Due on March 31, 2015 Porter Law Office, LLC would like to remind property owners in Franklin County, Ohio that they have until March 31, 2015 to file an appeal to reduce their Ohio property taxes. The March 31, 2015 deadline...
How the Affordable Care Act Affects Your Taxes
New IRS Publication Helps You Understand the Affordable Care Act Whether you are in favor or opposed to the new federal health care law (the "Affordable Care Act"), you can no longer afford to ignore it. If you feel the like the law is too complicated to understand,...
Why Do I Need an ITIN?
Apply for an ITIN | Certifying Acceptance Agent You may need an ITIN for a variety of reasons. This article briefly describes the main situations for which an ITIN can be applied. The Certifying Acceptance Agent ("CAA") at Columbus, Ohio-based Porter Law Office, LLC...