A refund offset is a process in which the taxpayer will not get the full refund; instead, the excess federal income tax will be used to service unpaid government debt. Many people...
Couples living in a community property state own their marital properties, income, and assets jointly. If you earn around $75,000, the income is yours as much as it is your spouse....
Tax credits, such as elderly tax credit and the disabled, are credits applied to taxes owed. For example, if you owe $2,000 in taxes and have a loan of $700, you only have to pay $1,300....
What if you had the chance to win an award of excellence for your outstanding contributions to art, community service, or science? Do you have to pay income tax on this amount? The...
The QBI (qualified business income deduction) allows individuals to deduct up to 20% of business income, REIT dividends, or PTP income from personal income tax returns. Those who are...
An alternative minimum tax puts a cap on the tax percentage amount every taxpayer must pay no matter the deductions or credit they claim. As long as your income is above a specified...
If you recently installed energy efficiency upgrades in your home, such as solar panels, you can get a credit for your investment. Two energy tax credits are currently available for...
Most taxpayers will give anything to reduce what they eventually send to Uncle Sam. An effective way to significantly bring down your tax bill is to be smart and wise about the deductions...
Posted by Don Bell Law on 12/15/2020
There are essential elements in the 2018 tax law changes that will affect farmers and their families. These changes span through to 2025.Effect on Individuals Standard Deduction:...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 11/18/2020