What Is the Standard Deduction?The standard deduction is a fixed dollar amount that reduces your taxable income. It's designed to simplify the tax-filing process and provides a...
Posted by True Tax Service on 10/26/2023
Single (Filing Status: "Single"):Definition: You can file as single if you are unmarried, divorced, legally separated, or widowed.Advantages: May be eligible for certain...
Posted by True Tax Service on 10/23/2023
Tax season is a time that most of us both anticipate and dread. On one hand, there's the excitement of a potential tax refund, but on the other, there's the looming confusion...
Posted by True Tax Service on 10/21/2023
Pet Moving Expenses: In some cases, moving expenses for your pet may be deductible if you're relocating for work. This includes transportation, lodging, and even pet quarantine...
Posted by True Tax Service on 09/29/2023
Gather All Necessary Documents:Collect all relevant tax documents, including W-2s (for employment income), 1099s (for various types of income), mortgage interest statements, investment...
Posted by True Tax Service on 09/12/2023
Buying a house can be very expensive. First is the down payment. Then there are closing costs, including appraisal, inspection, and title search fees. And once you own it, your expenses,...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 07/18/2022
Married couples can file federal income tax returns together or separately. The Internal Revenue Service strongly encourages couples to file joint tax returns, extending more tax cuts...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 04/09/2022
Although same-sex marriages have been nationally recognized since 2015, some couples may still have a common-law marriage or civil partnership rather than a marriage. Persons living...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 03/31/2022
The executor, most of the time, is charged with filing the state and federal income tax return for the deceased at the year of death. The surviving spouse is responsible if they file...
Posted by Karen Munoz, EA on 12/10/2021