A refund offset is a process in which the taxpayer will not get the full refund; instead, the excess federal income tax will be used to service unpaid government debt. Many people...
Posted by Karen Munoz, EA on 01/07/2021
Couples living in a community property state own their marital properties, income, and assets jointly. If you earn around $75,000, the income is yours as much as it is your spouse....
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 01/01/2021
Tax credits, such as elderly tax credit and the disabled, are credits applied to taxes owed. For example, if you owe $2,000 in taxes and have a loan of $700, you only have to pay $1,300....
Posted by Don Bell Law on 01/01/2021
What if you had the chance to win an award of excellence for your outstanding contributions to art, community service, or science? Do you have to pay income tax on this amount? The...
Posted by Karen Munoz, EA on 12/31/2020
The same way all workers pay income taxes in the United States, pastors, clergy, and ministers must pay income taxes. However, there are some tips and considerations people in this...
Posted by Tucker Accounting Services LLC on 12/31/2020
The QBI (qualified business income deduction) allows individuals to deduct up to 20% of business income, REIT dividends, or PTP income from personal income tax returns. Those who are...
Posted by Schneiderman and Friedman on 12/28/2020
An alternative minimum tax puts a cap on the tax percentage amount every taxpayer must pay no matter the deductions or credit they claim. As long as your income is above a specified...
Posted by Karen Munoz, EA on 12/26/2020
If you recently installed energy efficiency upgrades in your home, such as solar panels, you can get a credit for your investment. Two energy tax credits are currently available for...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 12/24/2020
Most taxpayers will give anything to reduce what they eventually send to Uncle Sam. An effective way to significantly bring down your tax bill is to be smart and wise about the deductions...
Posted by Don Bell Law on 12/15/2020
