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
Although same-sex marriages have been nationally recognized since 2015, some couples may still have a common-law marriage or civil partnership rather than a marriage. Persons living...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 03/31/2022
Who is a tax dependent?A tax dependent is a relative or child whose characteristics and relationship with you allow you to claim certain credits and tax deductions, such as head of...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 03/10/2022
Divorce is hard and horrible. But at times, love turns sour, and two people have to part ways. The singular decision of parting ways involves many things. There are a ton of decisions...
Posted by Tim Thompson CPA PLLC on 08/07/2020
IRS has its own test to determine whether you are qualified to claim another person to be your dependent in terms of taxes. It’s called a Joint Return Test. A Joint Return Test...
Posted by GLEN SMITH on 03/11/2019
While preparing your tax return, the first thing that is required of you is to choose your filing status. Your filling status is a determinant of many factors regarding your tax return....
Posted by Bishop & Associates CPA's, LLC on 03/08/2019
Do you want to lower your taxable income and receive a greater potential refund? Then you may want to look file as the Head of Household on your tax return. It’s better than...
Posted by John Pournaras Agency on 03/01/2019
Factors that determine Tax Family Families are always in different sizes, but the IRS is very specific as to how makes up a “tax family”. Considering the growing number...
Posted by John Pournaras Agency on 02/19/2019
When it comes time to file your taxes, you have to know your status. For most people, it is as simple as whether you are married or not as of Dec 31. But there are some special situations...
