Not all debts are the same. Although most forms of lending carry risk, certain lending decisions are more likely to send you into a downward debt spiral. We call them debt traps.It's...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 08/11/2022
If you're in debt or feel your debt is growing, you're probably not alone. As many Americans are still trying to get their debt under control largely from the effect of the...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 03/10/2022
We not only avoid debt or pay taxes to stay out of trouble but more because it reflects on an individual's responsibility. Doing something because it is one's duty to avoid...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 02/28/2022
What are student loan interest deductions?These are deductions made from the total amount you owe for your college education (if you took a loan). It is a tax incentive that is especially...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 10/30/2021
Since lending is a risky endeavor, lenders are usually interested in lending money to people with good credit history. It is not surprising as good credit implies that someone will...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 10/19/2021
You might need to report the canceled amount as income on your tax return if you could get a debt write-off or forgiveness. You should know what to expect so you don't end up with...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 09/20/2021
The IRS has offered varying options to taxpayers who cannot pay their complete taxes. They have set up a partial payment installment agreement called the PPIA to sort such issues....
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 08/06/2021
After Hurricane Katrina, it became quite common for Congress to enact tax legislation that provides tax relief for victims of natural disasters. The Internal Revenue Code's (IRC)...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/19/2021
Bankruptcy is not an unfamiliar term to most people in the US. It is usually an option for people who are unable to settle their debts. It helps in making a plan that will enable them...