Community property is a type of joint ownership of property between couples. With some variation between states, all property acquired or purchased by a couple during the marriage...
One of the many documents your employer will ask you to complete is IRS Form W-4: Employee Withholding Certificate when you get a new job. The way you complete this Form determines...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 02/17/2021
Going through the process of divorce or separation can be a very difficult time. Consider these tax tips for avoiding mistakes with the IRS.The process of divorce or separation is...
What is a health expense reimbursement agreement (HRA)?A health reimbursement agreement (HRA) is an employer-funded plan that reimburses employees for eligible medical expenses and,...
Posted by Schneiderman and Friedman on 01/18/2021
Couples living in a community property state own their marital properties, income, and assets jointly. If you earn around $75,000, the income is yours as much as it is your spouse....
Many baby boomers and retirees prefer to invest in savings bonds because they are safe and convenient investments, but stocks don't always earn interest. Over time, they expire,...
An employee's work is usually repaid in wages, salaries, commissions, tips, additional benefits, fringe benefits, and bonuses. All of these taxes are subject to various state and...
The EITC (earned income tax credit) is a refundable credit that applies to all taxes owed after completing the return and calculating the amount owed. The Internal Revenue Service...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 09/14/2020
An overview of spousal liability concerns in the world of income tax.To be able to understand this concept better, we will create a scenario where we have imaginary characters. "For...