If there’s one that resident in the Portland metropolitan area can agree on, it is that income taxes are extremely high. Despite the lucrative minimum wages relative to the rest...
Posted by BTL & Company, P C, Tax & Accounting on 01/26/2016
Now that we’re in the current tax season, you may be wondering how to save money on the returns you file. It isn’t the easiest process, especially since the material distributed...
Posted by BTL & Company, P C, Tax & Accounting on 01/26/2016
Americans gave $520.23 billion in charity in 2015, equivalent to 3% of the U.S. GDP (gross domestic product). The majority of that charity, $418 billion, came from the individuals...
Posted by BHATIA & CO, INC, CPAs on 01/24/2016
With so many options available now, it’s often unknown or misunderstood why one hires a CPA for tax preparation. Hiring a CPA can save you time and money, and is the right...
If you have accidentally misreported or withheld information on your tax return, there is no need to panic. The process for changing or adding information is called filing an...
Almost all states in the US subject gambling incomes to taxation. Similarly, gambling losses are subject to tax deductions but only to the extent of your gambling wins. TaxMedics in...
Posted by Shannel Reed on 01/23/2016
With marriage, one not only gains a new partner in life, but also a new set of circumstances in terms of their tax liability going forward. For married couples during tax season, their...
Posted by Denisha Marino on 01/22/2016
The legendary musician Miles Davis has a famous quote when asked about the definition of jazz music: “If you have to ask, you’ll never know…” Luckily for us, taxes don’t...
Posted by Donna J. Jackson & Associates, PLLC on 01/22/2016
If you're a gambler or if you intend to start gambling in 2016, then one thing you need to keep in mind is that whenever you make a loss on your gambles, you can claim a deduction...
Posted by Johnson, Johnson & Associates, Inc. on 01/22/2016
