A possibly rewarding and calming period of a person’s life is retirement. A new set of challenges arise as the transition began and this could lead to nervousness or feeling...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 04/27/2020
Leaving the winning side of a lawsuit as a plaintiff can be a rewarding feeling, especially if it's a financial deal. There will likely be a sense of relief and demand. Unfortunately,...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 04/20/2020
In 2015, Congress adopted a centralized audit regime for the partnership (the partnership audit rules) that assesses and collects federal taxes due to a partnership-wide audit entity....
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 02/25/2020
What is the 4% percent rule?The 4% rule is a general rule used to determine the amount a retiree should withdraw from a retirement account each year. This rule is intended to provide...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 11/25/2019
More people are choosing to work from home with the rising influence of computers and information technology in the workplace. Working from home allows you to deduct home office expenses...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 09/30/2019
When a spouse dies, his or her social security benefits may be available to the current or former spouse, depending on the circumstances. The benefit of a social insurance spouse is...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 08/02/2019
Do you lose sleep when it comes to managing your finances? If so, you are in good company. In a survey conducted in 2018, 30% of Americans said they were continually being asked for...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 08/02/2019
Over the last 70 years, child support payments have been deductible by the payer and taxed as income for the recipient (note that significant rule changes occurred in 1984). The previous...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 08/02/2019
There is no hard-and-fast method for differentiating between a hobby and a real business based on a tax return. There is no way to tell a business from a hobby except by the use of...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 07/25/2019