The kiddies tax law started in 1986 to prevent parents from hiding taxable funds under their children's names. Parents were fond of transferring money to their kids' accounts...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 07/18/2022
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
If you have kids or other dependents under the age of 17, you may be eligible for the child tax credit. It was extended as part of the American rescue plan, which was signed by President...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 01/01/2022
Alimony, also known as spousal maintenance or support, is the payment that one partner makes to the other after divorce. The idea is to help low-earning individuals take care of expenses...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 08/24/2021
Yes!!! But, as with almost everything related to income tax, whether business or personal, there are always exceptions.In general, you will be able to waive credit card charges and...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 06/11/2021
You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or pass the "substantial presence" test to be recognized as a U.S. resident for tax purposes. Some...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 05/07/2021
We all want to reduce what we send to Uncle Sam. For seniors age 65 and above, we discuss essential tax tips that can help them err on the side of caution:Seniors and Standard Deductions As...
Posted by Tiffany Gaskin on 04/15/2021
If you need to file for an individual federal income tax return, you will now use the IRS Form 1040 or 1040-SR for Seniors. The other alternatives above: Forms 1040A and 1040EZ ended...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 04/09/2021
If you request a medical exemption, you will need to complete IRS Form 8965 when filing for federal income tax. This form helps you comply with the Affordable Care Act's rules...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 02/16/2021
