A direct deposit scam is a business email compromise or email account compromise system (BEC/EAC). Commonly prevalent, these scams affect all sectors. In 2019, the IC3 (FBI's Internet...
Posted by Tiffany Gaskin on 07/18/2022
Sometimes a debtor could be overwhelmed by debt repayments and may need to negotiate for debt cancellation. If you get one, the IRS considers it an income, and it is taxable. That's...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 05/22/2022
Buying a home is a huge financial responsibility. But it's a worthwhile investment. One smart way to kill two birds with one stone is to deduct your mortgage points from your taxes,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 02/28/2022
You might need to report the canceled amount as income on your tax return if you could get a debt write-off or forgiveness. You should know what to expect so you don't end up with...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 09/20/2021
Including Forgiven Debts With Income Almost everyone who gets a debt forgiven will get a Form 1099-C (Cancellation of Debt) from the lender, which reveals the amount of debt cancelled....
Posted by Income Taxes and Bookkeeping LLC on 09/03/2021
Bankruptcy may make sense if you cannot pay off your debts by covering retirement, food, and shelter obligations.Bankruptcy is definitely not the end of the world. It could be good...
Posted by Income Taxes and Bookkeeping LLC on 07/31/2021
Forgiveness of debts, also known as debt cancellation, is a relief to anyone who has been in debt. But what happens afterward with the taxes? When your debt is canceled or forgiven,...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 07/31/2021
The White House and Treasury released the first details of the Biden administration's 2021 tax reform proposal, a major focus in Washington, DC. Tax code changes are expected in...
Posted by Tiffany Gaskin on 07/16/2021
If you lose or quit your job, your 401k retirement savings can come with you. There are options for your 401k funds when this happens, and one is to switch to an Individual Retirement...
Posted by Income Taxes and Bookkeeping LLC on 07/06/2021
