There are two types of worker classifications in the United States, an independent contractor and an employee. Do you know where you stand? Prior to the pandemic, it was a little clearer, perhaps, and we all relied on the interpretation of the IRS.
Now with the changes created by COVID-19, many workers are not traveling to their employer’s office. Instead, they work from their homes and submit their work View full post…
There are many ways you can be cheating on your taxes without even being aware of it. Often times a well-meaning friend or relative will tell you that some type of income isn’t taxable because they’ve been doing it for years and the IRS hasn’t said anything. Ever hear that? We all have, I believe.
Doing all you can to legally avoid taxes is okay, but it’s never okay to evade taxes. Maybe we’re “old fashioned” here at our firm, but we firmly believe that everyone should View full post…
Many individuals form a new business and are often in a rush to incorporate because of advice from friends and other advisors. This is usually a big mistake, and can be rather costly if the business doesn’t meet expectations, and closes.
Before you call your attorney to incorporate your business, you need to understand what the benefits are, and also the possible negative aspects. Besides, there are a few more types of business organization that you might want to consider.
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that took effect on 2018 tax returns, allowed certain tax credits to continue, but only for those who had qualified dependents. Prior to the new tax law, taxpayers had been claiming dependents as personal exemptions and got a $4,050 deduction on their 2017 return for each one.
So, a married couple with two children could deduct a total of $16,200 from their gross income – a pretty good deal. There were limitations, however, View full post…
So, why is this deduction so desirable? Well, for one, the amount of the tuition and fees deduction is taken as a deduction “above the line”, and not on Schedule A. Secondly, Congress reinstated the deduction for the tax year 2020, and it will expire on December 31, 2020.
In essence, the purpose of the deduction is to permit qualifying taxpayers a subtraction from their taxable income to cover a part of the cost for college tuition. It also permits a deduction for fees paid for education related expenses.
The deduction had View full post…
Things have been a little tight, money wise, and you decided to start a business with hopes of making a few extra bucks. Do you know what the IRS rules are and how they decide if you have a real business or hobby? You need to know these rules and make sure that you follow them.
Do You Intend to Make a Profit and Pay Taxes if You Do?
This is what it all boils down to…TAXES. The IRS knows View full post…
People who work as an employee don’t have to be very concerned with having their various taxes paid to the IRS. The employer withholds FICA, Medicare, federal income tax, and also state income tax, and sends in this money to the IRS and the state. Taxes for self-employed individuals are different.
Not so for someone who works as a freelancer. This individual must keep accurate records as to income and expenses, so that he can calculate his tax liability. The taxing agencies aren’t much help either, with their confusing payment dates for estimated taxes.
Most individuals find it View full post…
Practically every state in the U.S. has a requirement, that anyone who does work within their state, must file a tax return there and pay state taxes. It doesn’t matter where you live either, and this might be a big tax surprise for some remote workers.
Many wage earners were required to relocate to another state because of Covid-19. Even though their move was temporary, as long as they earned income View full post…
Filing your taxes is a process that we all would like to avoid, and for many good reasons. Not only is the process typically very time consuming, but it can also be so intimidating to know how to properly file your tax information and answer all of the questions correctly. You can do your taxes online here and avoid all of that hassle.
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When you do your taxes for the first time, it can be somewhat intimidating. You’re afraid you’ll forget something, or worse, that you’ll mess things up. Don’t sweat it, the best way to file taxes the first time, or for that matter, anytime, is file your taxes online.
Sure, there are lots of rules to look out for, but if you do them online at our site, you don’t have to be concerned with them. We know all the rules and regulations and will make it very easy for you. All you need to do is to answer a few View full post…
