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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) talks about Title 26 of the U.S. Code. It is commonly called IRS Code or IRS tax code with laws enforced by the Internal Revenue Service. The United...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 08/28/2020
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