Buying a house can be very expensive. First is the down payment. Then there are closing costs, including appraisal, inspection, and title search fees. And once you own it, your expenses,...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 07/18/2022
As a non-citizen of the United States or living abroad, filing a first-time tax can be challenging. You have no experience and what it takes to file tax for the first time correctly....
Married couples can file federal income tax returns together or separately. The Internal Revenue Service strongly encourages couples to file joint tax returns, extending more tax cuts...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 04/09/2022
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
The executor, most of the time, is charged with filing the state and federal income tax return for the deceased at the year of death. The surviving spouse is responsible if they file...
Posted by Karen Munoz, EA on 12/10/2021
Planning for a marriage is one of the major events in the life of many people. However, many fail to account for a critical thing during the process- taxes. As a result, everyone planning...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 09/26/2021
Every new retiree should ensure that they take full advantage of all tax breaks they get, especially if they are on a fixed income. Don’t forget that you need to confirm your...
Posted by Karen Munoz, EA on 09/20/2021
Also known as EITC or EIC, the Earned Income tax Credit is a refundable credit, meaning that if you owe no tax and you qualify, you will get the value of the credit. The idea is to...
Posted by Karen Munoz, EA on 09/03/2021
You might suddenly realize a mistake on your tax return; it is not a cause to panic. Uncle Sam knows mistakes sometimes happen, so there is a provision to take care of this via filing...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 08/06/2021