Capital gains are an important part of investing, as they offer an opportunity for wealth accumulation beyond simple dividends. Understanding how to acquire capital gains requires...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 08/31/2023
Taxpayers have two options for deducting costs associated with using a vehicle for business: either the standard mileage deduction or actual costs. This article analyzes the advantages...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 07/29/2023
Recovery rate can be defined as the percentage of defaulted debt recoverable by a lender. It can also be defined as the value of a security after said security has emerged from bankruptcy...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 07/13/2023
Local and state governments sell municipal bonds to investors to help fund public projects like repairing a public park or building a new school. While municipal bonds pay tax-free...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/27/2023
An OID also known as original issue discount is a debt instrument with a lower value compared to the time it was bought. The investor receives the face value after maturity with interest...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 04/21/2023
Many cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum rise and fall, raising tons of tax questions. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is implementing many laws for those holding cryptos,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 03/25/2023
It is normal for all taxpayers to look for ways to increase their tax refund and convert it into money. There are legal methods of increasing tax funds, but this article will focus...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 03/01/2023
Paying tax is not a feeling any taxpayer likes. Having your income after working for a month or having a personal savings slash is no joke. The anger has pushed most taxpayers into...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 12/08/2022
People may wonder if bonds are good investments. The truth is that such an answer depends on many factors, such as the types of bonds, the interest rate, and the bond's duration....
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 07/12/2022