When a spouse dies, his or her social security benefits may be available to the current or former spouse, depending on the circumstances. The benefit of a social insurance spouse is...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 08/02/2019
Over the last 70 years, child support payments have been deductible by the payer and taxed as income for the recipient (note that significant rule changes occurred in 1984). The previous...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 08/02/2019
Restricted expenditures are common among non-profit organizations. The money donated is to solve a specific program or was contributed to be used after a particular time or event like...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 07/12/2022
Sometimes a debtor could be overwhelmed by debt repayments and may need to negotiate for debt cancellation. If you get one, the IRS considers it an income, and it is taxable. That's...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 05/22/2022
There's no denying that Covid-19 has changed the lives of millions of Americans. Some people lost their jobs after the permanent closure of their businesses and are yet to get...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 04/24/2022
As a self-employed worker, you can claim the status of an independent contractor. However, when it comes to paying taxes, your status has its peculiarities.If you're an independent...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 03/17/2022
Who is a tax dependent?A tax dependent is a relative or child whose characteristics and relationship with you allow you to claim certain credits and tax deductions, such as head of...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 03/10/2022
Even the most responsible business owner can fall behind with taxes. Every year, unforeseen delays, expenses, and other financial hardships keep people from paying their taxes to the...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 12/27/2021
If an individual meets the criteria for foreign income exclusion, they can enjoy this tax benefit. This exclusion also entails the foreign housing exclusion and the foreign housing...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 10/09/2021