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
Virtually everyone has suffered a loss, whether it's an accident, which may be covered by accident insurance, or theft.Tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires, hurricanes, and other...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 11/30/2022
There are specific organizations that provide tax benefits to their donors. For example, the Internal Revenue Code provides tax incentives to people donating to organizations like...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 10/26/2022
The student loan is usually the go-to option when they face challenges. Both parents, guardians, and students rely on this loan in a hard time, not knowing the ups and downs of the...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 09/10/2022
It is all about making headlines and advertisements to gain speed for a candidate or campaign team during election seasons. Politicians dedicate the money, effort, and time to a campaign....
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 08/11/2022
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
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
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
