There exist two kinds of dividends, qualified and ordinary dividends. Ordinary dividends are taxed at the income tax rate, and qualified dividends are taxed at a lower special rate.As...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 08/24/2021
Perhaps you are considering if it is time to refinance your mortgage; if that is the case, then you need to know how much you can save and how much it will cost to refinance.Ideally,...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 08/15/2021
Here are tips on how to prevent criminals from accessing your Social Security number.Once potential identity thieves see your Social Security number, there is no way to keep your Social...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 08/06/2021
You open an individual retirement account known as an inherited IRA on inheriting a tax-advantaged retirement plan like an IRA or 401(k). The heir needs to transfer such assets from...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/24/2021
Taxation is never easy. And for many Americans, this year is even more difficult.There are many general challenges between the mid-season changes to the tax code, the various incentive...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/17/2021
One aspect of credit reporting rules that can cause more problems than any other is eliminating paid negative listings or, rather, lack of removal. The logic seems to suggest that...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 07/17/2021
Money is a fun thing when it passes between family and friends, especially if you are the one who borrows or lends a loan to a family member or close friend.The Federal Reserve's...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 06/25/2021
Many economists analyze the economic policies of the Biden administration and conclude that inflation is an almost forgone conclusion. Regardless, we are already seeing an increase...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 06/25/2021
Sports betting and gambling is a two-edged sword – fun or depressing depending on your outcome. On top of that, gamblers have to deal with the complication of taxes as Uncle...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 06/06/2021