The Federal Opportunity Zone is for poor communities with a future under certain conditions, including the opportunity for new investments that can tap into some tax benefits. A community...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 09/10/2022
What is the alternative minimum tax (AMT)?Alternative Minimum Tax (or AMTs) is a different but parallel method of calculating the taxpayer's account. It applies to people with...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 01/09/2022
The amount estimated to be donated by the average taxpayer in the U.S. sums up to at least $500 per month. According to the research done on the subject in 2017, there were over 37...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 10/30/2021
After Hurricane Katrina, it became quite common for Congress to enact tax legislation that provides tax relief for victims of natural disasters. The Internal Revenue Code's (IRC)...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/19/2021
If you need to file for an individual federal income tax return, you will now use the IRS Form 1040 or 1040-SR for Seniors. The other alternatives above: Forms 1040A and 1040EZ ended...
In 2017, the wealth tax cap was $5.49 million. In 2018, the limit doubled to $11.18 million and now stands at $11.7 million. Currently, this growth will expire in 2025, but with the...
Many people struggle to find the funds they need to build up their retirement savings. Fortunately, a non-refundable tax credit, called a retirement savings contribution credit, can...
When it comes to taxes, the federal income tax is the one that gets the most attention. However, this is far from the only money American residents pay the government. Most states...
What is the severance tax?The severance tax is a state tax imposed on the extraction of non-energy natural resources for consumption in other states. These natural resources include...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 02/27/2020