It is a really bad idea to file taxes at the last minute. The decision ahead will make the process faster. It is best to plan and take specific actions before tax filing. For example,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 02/22/2023
Rules change with time, and the required minimum distributions (RMDs) rules have changed. RMDs are retirement accounts, i.e., traditional IRAs and 401(k) plans). The new government...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 02/07/2023
A defined benefit plan, more commonly known as a pension plan, provides guaranteed retirement benefits to employees. Defined benefit plans are primarily funded by the employer, with...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 01/26/2023
Low and moderate-income earners are the beneficiary earned income tax credit, aka EITC or EIC. The program pays between $560 to $6,935 for the 2022 tax year but depends on your income,...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 01/09/2023
The first-time home buyer's tax credit was introduced during the 2008 financial crisis to help Americans buy more affordable homes. Although there are many other mortgage and loan...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 12/18/2022
Paying tax is not a feeling any taxpayer likes. Having your income after working for a month or having a personal savings slash is no joke. The anger has pushed most taxpayers into...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 12/08/2022
Saving for retirement takes effort and sacrifice, especially since most people will need to invest hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars to provide enough income to supplement...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 09/30/2022
Early withdrawal has a downside to your retirement account. Retirees can take up to 100,000 dollars from their account as of 2020 tax-free. However, the 100,000 dollars is placed per...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 09/27/2022
For a start, you must be aware that you are only entitled to military tax benefits, if you are actively involved in service, or have served on active duty. Most importantly, it would...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 03/17/2022
