Ask Ralph - Tax Questions

The IRS has been warning filers all year to ensure they are withholding enough tax from their pay in order to avoid a surprise tax bill in 2019. On today's show, Ralph discusses how taxpayers can check their withholding status and year to date amounts and tips for making sure there no surprises at tax filing time! Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph's team, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

One of the most dreaded actions taxpayers have to engage in occasionally if to try and get on the line with the IRS regarding a tax problem. From hours long wait times, complicated instructions and overwhelmingly complicated terms and jargon to understand, the task is painful. Fortunately, the IRS has a process to help make resolving tax disputes with them easier and on today's shows, Ralph outlines how to gain assistance from the IRS Taxpayer Advocacy Service and the benefits open to taxpayers when faced with tax issues. Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph's team, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

Check out this Saturday's radio broadcast at 8:00AM on WILM 1450 ( https://wilm.iheart.com/ ) in Wilmington, WDOV 1410 ( https://wdov.iheart.com/ ) in Dover and live on iHeart Radio. On this week's show, Ralph the top ten overlooked tax deductions for filers coming filing season with what documents to have, what situations to analyze and what receipts to keep! For more content, subscribe to our podcast on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! You can also like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Check out this episode!

On today's show, Ralph reviews and simplifies the complexity of the taxpayer bill of rights which include the right to be informed, receive quality services and to pay no more than the correct amount of tax. Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph's team, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

If you are a small business owner, Tax Day has a wholly different connotation than it does for most of America. While most working Americans, are excitedly anticipating the receipt of a big refund check, small business owners dread the annual scramble to gather their K1s, compile deductions, and sort through receipts. On today's show, Ralph reviews year end tax planning strategies for small business owners to get ready for the filing deadline. Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph's team, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

Though the majority of Americans wind up getting a refund on their taxes, there are also those who end up owing money to the IRS once their returns are completed. If you are staring at a tax bill you know you ca not pay, do not panic. On today's show, Ralph discusses tax payment options like "offer in compromise" and installment plans for making that tax debt more manageable. Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph's team, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

The new year is rapidly approaching and getting organized early can save you hours of hassles when it comes time to do your taxes or evaluate your finances. On today's show, Ralph discusses six ideas for how to get financially organized before year end!   Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph's team, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

Did you know that the Ask Ralph podcast is available to download directly from Apple Podcasts? Got to your Apple Podcast app and search "Ask Ralph" today. Catch up on episodes, subscribe for new content ever week, and rate us to let us know how we are doing! Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-ralph/id1301508993?mt=2  Check out this episode!

The franchise agreement is the legal agreement that creates a franchise relationship between a franchisor and a franchisee. As a franchisee or prospective franchisee, the franchise agreement is the most critical document to your franchise investment. If you are promised something from a franchisor and you are relying on this promise, it must be contained in the franchise agreement or an amendment to the franchise agreement. On today's show, Ralph concludes our Franchising Success Series with a discussion on everything you need to know before you sign on the dotted line of a franchise agreement. Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph's team, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

To ensure that franchises are giving prospective franchisees the proper amount of information needed to make an educated decision, the agency mandates that a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) be provided to the prospective franchisee. On today's show, Ralph finishes his discussion of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph's team, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!

The FTC requires every franchisor to provide a franchise candidate an FDD which includes 23 Items and exhibits, including the franchisor financials and franchise agreement. The intent of disclosing this information is to enable the prospect to make an informed decision. Although each item is important, some are more important than others. On today's show, Ralph reviews the important parts of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to help you make a smart decision. Submit your questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at askralph@askralphmedia.com . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphmedia.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph's team, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Check out this episode!