Some years, Congress changed the rules facing investors. In other years, the economy has the final say in rethinking the best investment plans. At the same time, the personal situation...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 08/06/2021
An S corporation, or sometimes referred to as S subchapter or S Corps, is a type of incorporated legal business entity. An S corporation has a similar business structure to a limited...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 07/17/2021
Taxes are one of the only certainties in life, and cryptocurrencies are no exception.Yes, your Bitcoin is taxable. The IRS treats ownership of cryptocurrencies as "property"...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/06/2021
For federal tax purposes, inheritance is not classified as income, no matter what you inherited – cash, property, or investment. However, whatever you earn on such an inherited...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 07/06/2021
Sports betting and gambling is a two-edged sword – fun or depressing depending on your outcome. On top of that, gamblers have to deal with the complication of taxes as Uncle...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 06/06/2021
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
Understanding Itemized Deductions We define itemized deductions as a series of expenses with which one can reduce taxable income on a tax return. It includes medical bills, interest...
A small business needs to get its tax right to avoid unnecessary headache with the IRS. The idea is simple – a plain and accurate disclosure of losses, revenues and deductions...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/07/2021
Your 1040sIf your income is over a specific amount, paying the federal income tax is mandatory. You might have to pay income tax in some states as well. The income tax rate is a matter...