Very few things in life can create a higher degree of stress than having your Social Security number (SSN) stolen. This is because, unlike other forms of identification, your SSN is...
Posted by Jennifer Rutledge, EA on 11/05/2024
Any mistake on a tax return equals money, hard-end money. Either you are losing it by paying taxes, interest, and penalties or getting a fat refund. In addition to the former, you...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 04/09/2023
Students may want to start their credit journey with a new card. But being eligible for a traditional credit card can be difficult when you have limited income and bad credit history.This...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 09/03/2022
Since nonresident and resident aliens are taxed differently, it is important to determine your status. You are considered a nonresident alien when you are not a U.S. citizen or a U.S....
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/01/2022
Those who cannot withhold federal taxes from each paycheck must pay taxes quarterly.United States income tax operates on a pay-as-you-go system, in which the federal government collects...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 11/11/2021
What is a tax identification number?The Tax Identification Number (TIN) is a 9-digit number used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for tax purposes. This number can be a person's...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 10/09/2021
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your data to impersonate you, which is often used for their financial gains. In this article, you will find some of the proven ways to prevent...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/11/2021
Traditional and Roth IRAs may be the king and queen of the retirement prom, but there are other great options that savers shouldn't ignore.Although there are lesser-known SEP,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/06/2021
Some errors on your tax return can cost you a large refund or end up with a larger tax debt with penalties and interest. There could be an audit in the worst cases, but you can defend...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 04/30/2021
