Are you wondering if there is a hard rule on taxable income and non-taxable income? The answer is simple: all income is taxable unless it is expressly excluded by law. But, as you've...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 03/17/2021
Restaurants can claim a federal income tax credit based on the share of FICA and Medicare ("employment") taxes that they pay on reported tip income to employees. In an ideal...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 03/05/2021
An IRS relief procedure for certain former citizens was introduced in September 2019 to allow certain Americans to renounce their U.S. citizenship without paying taxes and fines.The...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 02/28/2021
It is a sad reality for many people that they will have to let go a particular percentage of their income to Uncle Sam. While there is nothing much we can do about that, the right...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 02/23/2021
The filing status of a taxpayer depends on individual circumstances. Are you married or single? Do you have dependents? Identifying the correct filing condition is essential, as it...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 02/17/2021
If you or someone you love is thinking about a viatical settlement, you might be wondering if you have to pay taxes for your payout.Most people seem to believe that all income from...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 01/26/2021
The TCJA that was passed in 2017 significantly reduced the corporate tax rate and introduced the Qualified Business Income Deduction (QBID).The QBI deduction makes it possible to reduce...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 11/24/2020
Starting a business can be an exciting new adventure for those with an idea who wish to be self-employed. There are several things to consider, however, when you are opening...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 10/27/2020
The number of people that employ themselves is rising. This includes freelancers, gig workers, small business owners, and startup finders. It is not surprising that this sector is...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 07/16/2020
