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
Settling an estate means paying the final tax bill. You can use the usual tax forms and Internal Revenue Service guidelines to file taxes on behalf of a deceased person, but it is...
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
Tax payment is pretty important and sure for everyone, and there is no escaping payment. However, there are times when one might not be able to meet up with the payment. Uncle Sam...
Most tax practitioners are familiar with reasonable cause as the basis for penalty abatement. But many often overlook another important reason for penalty abatement: the so-called...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/27/2022
We usually leave tax planning until it is the last minute. When you open your to-do list for that day, there it is, the item you've been ignoring for weeks. It says, "Finish...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 05/27/2022
The real estate planning world, the financial planning world, and parliamentarians considered several significant estates and gift tax changes at the end of 2021. The Biden administration...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/10/2022
For many people, retirement is the start of a new phase of life. While this may be the same situation for you, it does not have to be challenging. You could have a comfortable, fun,...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 04/26/2022
Considering moving to a new state? Congratulations. But have you compared the taxation between your old and new states? If it is on a higher level, you will probably have some questions....
Posted by Pat Raskob on 04/24/2022