A college education can be expensive, but some tax credits are available to help offset these growing expenses. Here's an overview of tax credits and education deductions you should...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 09/27/2022
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
Keeping old tax records can save you time and effort if you are audited or need to file an amended tax return. Previous tax returns can also help you document your income when applying...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/24/2022
Settling an estate means paying the final tax bill. You can use the usual tax forms and Internal Revenue Service guidelines to file taxes on behalf of a deceased person, but it is...
What is a foreign tax credit?A foreign tax credit is a United States tax credit that is used to offset income tax paid abroad. United States citizens and resident aliens who pay income...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 05/31/2022
Employees have their taxes withheld by their employers. So, how do the self-employed pay? The self-employed pay estimated taxes quarterly by due dates to the IRS. This way, they can...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/22/2022
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
Since 1996, parents and guardians in America have been eligible for adoption assistance in the form of tax credits and adoption assistance programs after several interest groups began...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 02/22/2022
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