Since couples can file their taxes jointly, some partners purposely neglect their tax duties which explains the reasons the innocent spouse relief law was enacted. The program is a...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 01/17/2023
There are essential things to keep in mind during legal separation and divorce. First, the act changes not only relationship status but also taxes. A married couple will continue to...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 11/17/2022
Handling divorce and everything that concerns the situation is never easy, so the tax implication will likely be the last thing on your mind. Divorce affects a person emotionally,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 10/07/2022
A restricted fund is a set-aside account that holds money that can only be used for specific purposes. Restricted funds assure donors that their contributions will be used as they...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 06/29/2022
A spouse usually signs joint tax returns with the knowledge to face the due tax, penalties, and interest accompanying the tax return. According to the IRS (Internal Revenue Service),...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/31/2022
Joint filing has its benefits, and that is why most couples opt for it. But, just as there are benefits to filing jointly, it also comes with its downsides. This often takes the form...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 12/18/2021
Military personnel are some of the people who make the largest sacrifice. Such a line of job comes with severe hardships, so Uncle Sam offers some compensation in a bid to cushion...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 08/30/2021
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is the money paid to a spouse to another after a divorce. The idea is to help the spouse with the lower income to take care of expenses and...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 01/06/2021
When you are married, there are a few different options that you can choose for your tax return. Most married couples will choose to go with married filing jointly at tax time. They...
Posted by Patrick O'Hara, EA on 04/25/2016
