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
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
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
What is the TCJA charge against base erosion and anti-abuse tax, and how does it work?Base-Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT), a new tax under the Tax Cuts and Job Acts (TCJA), limits...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 02/25/2020
The Railway Retirement System is a national retirement program for American railway workers. Understanding the benefits, as well as the structure of this unique system, can help you...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 02/15/2020
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
