First, the similarities: 529 custody plans and accounts, such as the UGMA (Uniform Gifts to Minors Act) or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act), offer parents other ways to help...
As we ring in a New Year every year, the excitement eventually paves the way for certain realities such as paying taxes! Yes, taxes must be filed yearly, and 2020 is no different as...
Posted by Stevenson Tax and Accounting, Inc. on 02/23/2021
What is a private activity bond (PAB)?PABs are tax-exempt bonds distributed by or on behalf of a state or local authority to provide special financial benefits for eligible projects....
Deployed service members must submit their taxes. Fortunately, the Internal Revenue Service realizes that the service members and their families face unique circumstances and offer...
The filing status of a taxpayer depends on individual circumstances. Are you married or single? Do you have dependents? Identifying the correct filing condition is essential, as it...
In filing your federal tax return, you can decide to go through the itemized deduction channel or standard deduction method. Standard deduction involves some values defined by Uncle...
The social security program is financed mainly by payroll taxes. This means that workers' taxes today will help fund retirees' benefits, and as soon as they start receiving...
The FICA tax is the federal law on insurance contributions. The Federal Insurance Contribution Act is a federal payroll of the United States regulating social security and health insurance...
The only things certain in life are death and taxes. While taxes are certain in life, many investors do not consider them when making their retirement portfolios plan. If you do not...