There exist two kinds of dividends, qualified and ordinary dividends. Ordinary dividends are taxed at the income tax rate, and qualified dividends are taxed at a lower special rate.As...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 08/24/2021
A charitable gift annuity is a contract between a charity and a donor bound by some terms explained below:The donor makes a considerable gift to the charity via cash, security or other...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 08/24/2021
Some years, Congress changed the rules facing investors. In other years, the economy has the final say in rethinking the best investment plans. At the same time, the personal situation...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 08/06/2021
As a business owner, paying your estimated taxes quarterly assures you that there will be no significant tax bill waiting for you in April.You have to pay taxes, but luckily the Internal...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 07/16/2021
Taxes are one of the only certainties in life, and cryptocurrencies are no exception.Yes, your Bitcoin is taxable. The IRS treats ownership of cryptocurrencies as "property"...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/06/2021
With a health savings account (HSA), anyone that has a high deductible health plan that qualifies can use pre-tax dollars for approved medical expenses. The money is kept using an...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/25/2021
A tax credit allows you to deduct a certain amount of money from the taxes you owe. It differs from a tax deduction, which allows you to reduce your taxable income. Tax credits are...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 06/24/2021
Traditional and Roth IRAs may be the king and queen of the retirement prom, but there are other great options that savers shouldn't ignore.Although there are lesser-known SEP,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/06/2021
Understanding Itemized Deductions We define itemized deductions as a series of expenses with which one can reduce taxable income on a tax return. It includes medical bills, interest...