How the Internal Revenue Service defines and calculates different types of income affects the taxes you owe. Modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is one of them. MAGI also decides...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 08/11/2022
Tax season has many people wondering what itemized deductions are and their role in tax preparation. Itemized deductions offer an alternative to standard deductions and can reduce...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 06/24/2022
Donations to qualified charities are tax-deductible and can reduce your taxable income, which can help you reduce your tax bill. You may need to itemize your tax deductions in detail...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 04/17/2022
Marriage can affect taxes in several ways. While everyone's situation is different, certain marriage tax benefits help you pay less tax. In addition, they will have tax options...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 03/24/2022
Nobody likes to do their taxes, but the task is even more difficult when preparing returns for the death of a spouse or a death certificate. If you are preparing a 1040 federal tax...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 02/15/2022
Today, relatively few Americans itemize deductions on their tax returns. You can claim either the standard deduction or the itemized deductions, but not both. And, of course, you always...
An unexpected tax bill can ruin anyone's day. To help you avoid this unpleasant surprise, here are some simple steps that many people can take to reduce their taxes. In many cases,...
Even though no one loves paying debt, especially student loans, there are some advantages. In other words, one might be qualified for a student loan interest deduction that is worth...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 01/31/2022
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