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
All employees that were fired through whatever means except their own fault qualify for unemployment insurance – a joint program between the federal and state government that...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 01/21/2021
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
For everyone buying a home via financing, the mortgage interest rate has a huge impact. Mortgage borrowers, however, are interested in the lowest rate possible. Yet, money lenders...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 09/18/2020
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
Taxes that you did not pay for years are called back taxes. These taxes are due for at least a year and come with interest and penalties until paid. Many people owe back taxes and...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 07/09/2020
The paycheck protection program is a product of the CARES Act. It is available to business owners via institutions like the bank of America. It allows businesses to borrow money and...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 06/22/2020
Everyone wants to cut taxes, but sometimes people try too hard. Over the years, taxpayers have presented many foolish arguments to justify their tax incentives. We had put together...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 06/11/2020
