You might need to report the canceled amount as income on your tax return if you could get a debt write-off or forgiveness. You should know what to expect so you don't end up with...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 09/20/2021
Also known as a tax write-off, it is an expense that you can remove from the taxable income. The idea is to lower your tax bills; however, such deductions need to meet the criteria...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 09/10/2021
Taxation is never easy. And for many Americans, this year is even more difficult.There are many general challenges between the mid-season changes to the tax code, the various incentive...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/17/2021
People in a long-term committed relationship have many similar financial concerns as couples. There is, however, the absence of the protection and some benefits married couples enjoy....
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/18/2021
A deliberate and conscientious attempt to defeat or evade federal or state taxes may result in tax evasion or tax fraud charges.It is often said that nothing in this world is certain...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 06/18/2021
You might think that the only time there would be taxes on an IRA or other type of retirement account would be when you make withdrawals or distributions. However, some income received...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 06/06/2021
The legislative arm of the government, known as Congress, is in charge of formulating the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), also known as the tax code. This tax code guides tax collection,...
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...