What is a tax identification number?The Tax Identification Number (TIN) is a 9-digit number used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for tax purposes. This number can be a person's...
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
With a health savings account (HSA), anyone that has a high deductible health plan that qualifies can use pre-tax dollars for approved medical expenses. The money is kept using an...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/25/2021
People in a long-term committed relationship have many similar financial concerns as couples. There is, however, the absence of the protection and some benefits married couples enjoy....
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/18/2021
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your data to impersonate you, which is often used for their financial gains. In this article, you will find some of the proven ways to prevent...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/11/2021
There are many ways you can either reduce or cancel your debt. No matter the source – excessive credit card bills or student loans, it is possible to cancel your debt. In many...
All workers and employers in the service industries where tips occur should abide by the relevant tax rules. One needs to pay income tax, Medicare tax, and Social security taxes on...
If you own a general contracting business or one of the supporting businesses, such as plumbing, electrical or drywall, then you will need to keep accurate records. The most important...
Tax season is often dreaded. No one wants to find out that they owe a lot of money to the IRS at the end of the year and it is hard to have any ideas about how much you owe until you...
Posted by Simon Hase, CPA on 03/23/2016