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
The filing status of a taxpayer depends on individual circumstances. Are you married or single? Do you have dependents? Identifying the correct filing condition is essential, as it...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 02/17/2021
Individual retirement accounts are saving plans that come with various restrictions. It stands out with the ability to allow taxpayers to defer tax payment on the proceeds and earnings...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 02/09/2021
If you or someone you love is thinking about a viatical settlement, you might be wondering if you have to pay taxes for your payout.Most people seem to believe that all income from...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 01/26/2021
There are some rules from section 451 (c) as amended by the TCJA, which makes available ways to have advance payment in income for the tax year that it was obtained.The amendment of...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 11/07/2020
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
There are two distinct programs that pay Veteran Survivors some form of benefits as long as their death is connected to service. These benefits are dependence and indemnity compensation...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 08/13/2020
The Internal Revenue Code is configured to offer numerous tax reductions to individuals and businesses. Even the IRS recognizes that you have to save money to live and manage your...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 08/07/2020
