It's tax season! Tax return companies and DIY software vendors work hard to convince individual taxpayers that their services and products are the way to maximize tax refunds or...
Are you wondering if there is a hard rule on taxable income and non-taxable income? The answer is simple: all income is taxable unless it is expressly excluded by law. But, as you've...
Tax exemption is the right to exclude from tax certain amounts of income or assets.Being tax-exempt or having a tax exemption seems like a way to lower your tax bill, but it can cause...
A lot of small businesses’ operations are conducted from a home office. As long as you use a designated room exclusively for business, it qualifies for some deductions, provided...
Restaurants can claim a federal income tax credit based on the share of FICA and Medicare ("employment") taxes that they pay on reported tip income to employees. In an ideal...
Posted by Elliot Kravitz, ATP on 03/05/2021
IRC Code, Section 501(c) sheds light explicitly on the critical requirement for a tax-exempt organization. In applying for tax exemptions, firms need first to apply to be recognized...
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....
What is barter?Barter is an act of exchanging goods or services between two or more parties, sometimes more without using a monetary medium, such as physical cash or credit card. Essentially,...
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...