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
Tax season has many people wondering what itemized deductions are and their role in tax preparation. Itemized deductions offer an alternative to standard deductions and can reduce...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 06/24/2022
Do you want your children to do better financially than you? Do you want them to stick to a budget and invest in their future? Financial education is essential.A 2018 National Financial...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/11/2022
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
We usually leave tax planning until it is the last minute. When you open your to-do list for that day, there it is, the item you've been ignoring for weeks. It says, "Finish...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 05/27/2022
Employees have their taxes withheld by their employers. So, how do the self-employed pay? The self-employed pay estimated taxes quarterly by due dates to the IRS. This way, they can...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/22/2022