Some obstacles prevent people from buying health insurance, and the authority is trying to tackle this issue by implementing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The benefits come with insurance...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 07/31/2022
Identity theft is not limited to criminals opening credit cards and collecting debts in your name - your return is also at risk. While the IRS works hard to combat fraudulent returns,...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 07/09/2022
Since nonresident and resident aliens are taxed differently, it is important to determine your status. You are considered a nonresident alien when you are not a U.S. citizen or a U.S....
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/01/2022
A restricted fund is a set-aside account that holds money that can only be used for specific purposes. Restricted funds assure donors that their contributions will be used as they...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 06/29/2022
Keeping old tax records can save you time and effort if you are audited or need to file an amended tax return. Previous tax returns can also help you document your income when applying...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/24/2022
The IRS may come requesting the previous record, and it is bad for you to have none. In such a case, you may face serious financial penalties. However, having a record for various...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 06/10/2022
A spouse usually signs joint tax returns with the knowledge to face the due tax, penalties, and interest accompanying the tax return. According to the IRS (Internal Revenue Service),...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/31/2022
What is a foreign tax credit?A foreign tax credit is a United States tax credit that is used to offset income tax paid abroad. United States citizens and resident aliens who pay income...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 05/31/2022
Most tax practitioners are familiar with reasonable cause as the basis for penalty abatement. But many often overlook another important reason for penalty abatement: the so-called...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/27/2022