If you own a rental property, you should know your federal tax obligations. All rental income needs to be reported on your tax return, and the associated expenses can generally be...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 04/29/2021
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
Taxpayers are allowed to amend tax returns using the form 1040x if the following cases occur: a mistake was found in the tax return, failure to file eligible deductions or credit,...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 10/01/2020
Before leaving the United States, all foreigners (except those listed below) must obtain a "Certificate of Compliance" from the United States Internal Revenue Service. This...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 09/09/2020
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
All U.S. citizens do have up to the middle of the fourth month of the year to file in their annual tax. There are, however, other options for extensions based on various factors. There...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 01/19/2020
In general, if the IRS refuses your statement, it's probably because it contains an error other than a simple mathematical error. The IRS generally corrects mathematical errors...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 11/05/2019
The points you paid for when you signed a mortgage to buy your home can help you reduce your federal tax bill. With scores, sometimes referred to as loan origination points or discount...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 09/30/2019
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
