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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
It is safe to call form 1040, the mother of all tax forms, as it is the standard tax form that people will need to report their income to Uncle Sam. In addition, it also comes handy...
Here are some FAQ related to taxes:What Income am I to Pay taxes on?Uncle Sam’s definition of income is money, services, and properties. All income can be taxed, except there...
Posted by Don Bell Law on 02/17/2021
Taxpayers are allowed to amend tax returns using the form 1040x if the following cases occur: a mistake was found in the tax return, failure to file eligible deductions or credit,...