Back taxes are pesky little things that can do more damage to your life than any other kind of debt that you could imagine. Unlike other debt that can be dealt with over time or even...
Posted by Patrick O'Hara, EA on
Many older children these days now look after and take care of their aged parents. Unknown to many; however, Uncle Sam can reward you in the form of tax credit for such care to reduce...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 06/24/2021
The COVID-19 pandemic is complicating several people's efforts to file their 2020 taxes ahead of schedule, but the good news is that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 05/06/2021
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
It is a sad reality for many people that they will have to let go a particular percentage of their income to Uncle Sam. While there is nothing much we can do about that, the right...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 02/23/2021
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
Taxpayers are allowed to amend tax returns using the form 1040x if the following cases occur: a mistake was found in the tax return, failure to file eligible deductions or credit,...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 10/01/2020
Almost everyone is eager to know when they will have their refunds from the IRS. Thanks to technology, you can track this online and know its status. The IRS' 'Where's...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 07/23/2020
