It might make sense for married couples to file their taxes jointly to get the benefits that come with marriage. However, this is not always the case, as separate filing might be better...
Posted by Tiffany Gaskin on 05/18/2021
There are situations in which multiple parties claim the same dependent. For example, in divorced cases, a child may be claimed as a dependent by both parents. In general, only one...
Posted by James Financial Services Inc on 04/27/2021
Tax credit for other dependents is a system designed by Uncle Sam in which relations (nuclear and extended families) can qualify for tax credits. With this credit, taxpayers can get...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 03/31/2021
What is a dependent?A dependent is a qualified person other than the taxpayer or spouse, who gives the taxpayer the right to request a dependency exemption on their income tax return....
Posted by Income Taxes and Bookkeeping LLC on 02/10/2021
In accordance with the TCJA, significant changes have been made to the child tax credit. These changes affect fiscal years 2020 and 2021 and beyond. This article will cover all the...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 01/30/2021
The child tax credit is a credit that can give you up to $2,000 for each qualifying child while a qualifying dependent gets $500. It is a refundable tax credit that diminishes when...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 12/19/2020
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a unique tax credit that is specifically given to taxpayers who earn low to medium wages. The credit was first introduced in 1975 in an effort to reimburse...
Posted by Daniel P Vigilante CPA and Profit Consultants on 10/29/2020
For parents throughout the United States, adopting a child is something they wait years to do, and a source of great joy. However, the adoption process is not without significant...
Posted by James Financial Services Inc on 10/22/2020
The CTC (Child Tax Credit) is intended to increase the income of parents or guardians of children and other dependents. It only applies to dependents under 17 years of age on the last...
