Since nonresident and resident aliens are taxed differently, it is important to determine your status. You are considered a nonresident alien when you are not a U.S. citizen or a U.S....
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/01/2022
Almost every part of the world is still feeling the impact of the pandemic, and a way out initiated by the government is through stimulus payment. The Internal Revenue Service distributes...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 07/01/2022
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
The process of restoring your financial stability after facing bankruptcy is a back-breaking move. Filing for bankruptcy affects your credit score and can hinder your long-term financial...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 06/11/2022
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
E-filing has become perhaps the most popular way to file tax returns due to the convenience and faster response times it provides taxpayers. Also, it can help reduce the number of...
The real estate planning world, the financial planning world, and parliamentarians considered several significant estates and gift tax changes at the end of 2021. The Biden administration...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/10/2022
Accumulated earnings and profits (E&P) are the earnings accumulated by a company after the payment of dividends to shareholders. It measures a company's ability to pay cash...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 04/09/2022
There is no such thing as free money, but dividend reinvestments come pretty close.You will likely see assets classified as dividends in your accounts during your investment journey....