There is an adage that claims that the only things certain in life are taxes and deaths. One could presume that tax laws are as easily determined and understood as one identifies death. When a person stops breathing and his brain stops functioning, he’s dead. However, this is not the case with taxes. There is nothing easily understood, clear, and simple when it comes to tax laws. Thus, more tax troubles ensue not because of disregard for the tax laws but because of misinterpretation and misunderstanding of the laws. Tax collectors, indeed, have very taxing jobs. Aside from collecting taxes from people who do not want to part with their hard-earned money, they also have to ensure that these people pay their fair share. Fortunately, Texas taxes, Texas tax laws, and policies are one of the lowest and manageable among the states. There is no magic in this; Texas simply does not charge income tax for state purpose. As a result, Texas taxes are not managed by the CPA of the state but the IRS.
This instance does not mean that Texas tax laws are lax and lenient. There are still several key events that tax collectors and auditors regularly deal with regarding Texas taxes....