Many married couples prefer using the joint filing status to file tax returns. In essence, you or your spouse can file the tax return. Married couples using the joint filing status...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 01/30/2023
Every year, thousands of families in the United States are happy to adopt a child and welcome them into their homes. And as with any growing family, there are expenses associated with...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 01/17/2023
What is a deductible?A deductible is an expense that a taxpayer or business can deduct from their adjusted gross income when filing a tax form. Deductible expenses reduce your taxable...
This goes for the money you earn and the interest and dividends you earn on your investments. Unless the IRS specifically describes a type of income as non-taxable, you are expected...
Posted by Tiffany Gaskin on 12/31/2022
A separate tax file gives each spouse the responsibility of paying their taxes. Married couples can decide to pay their taxes separately to avoid the penalties of filing jointly. The...
Posted by Tiffany Gaskin on 12/18/2022
The SECURE Act, passed in late 2019, changed the rules for saving and withdrawing money from retirement accounts. Also, it was the first major legislative change to tax laws in more...
Posted by Pat Raskob, Emeritus on 12/08/2022
When people plan their wealth in anticipation of their death, it doesn't necessarily mean they want death, but they understand the importance of passing those fortunes to a hand...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 10/07/2022
Tax filing after a name change can raise many questions. If you've ever changed your legal name, you know you need to notify the Social Security Administration (SSA) to make it...
Posted by Pat Raskob, Emeritus on 09/02/2022
How the Internal Revenue Service defines and calculates different types of income affects the taxes you owe. Modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is one of them. MAGI also decides...
Posted by Pat Raskob, Emeritus on 08/11/2022