Income can be categorized into two main categories: taxable and non-taxable. Taxable income refers to the amount of money earned that is subject to income tax by the IRS. On the other...
Education tax credits and deductions can provide significant tax savings for individuals paying for higher education expenses. For the 2022 tax year, there are two main education tax...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 02/28/2023
Think of tax deductions as small (and sometimes not so small) gifts from the IRS. First, its value is subtracted from taxable income, and then the tax bill is calculated based on what's...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 02/22/2023
Owing the IRS is not what an American citizen hopes for, but there comes a time it happens, and might be out of your hands. The consequences are flexible at first, but the tail is...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 02/17/2023
The law mandates every business owner to report taxes of non-employees and others on form 1099. Some common errors on the form must be corrected or reported to the Internal Revenue...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 02/07/2023
Many married couples prefer using the joint filing status to file tax returns. In essence, you or your spouse can file the tax return. Married couples using the joint filing status...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 01/30/2023
A wealthy person needs accurate decisions to be able to continue growing in wealth and also have enough left to pass down to future generations. Unfortunately, statistics show that...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 01/26/2023
Spouses who live in one of the nine community property states must classify their income as community income or separate income when filing separate federal income tax returns. In...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 01/17/2023
IRS Form W-4 informs your employer how much income tax to withhold from your pay. You will need to complete one when you start a new job. You can also send a new W-4 to the human resources...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 01/09/2023