Income can be categorized into two main categories: taxable and non-taxable. Taxable income refers to the amount of money earned that is subject to income tax by the IRS. On the other...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 03/08/2023
Spouses who live in one of the nine community property states must classify their income as community income or separate income when filing separate federal income tax returns. In...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 01/17/2023
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
Nobody likes paying spousal support. At least when you pay child support, you know it is for your kids, not your ex. Long-term alimony (or maintenance, spousal support, or whatever...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 10/26/2022
Handling divorce and everything that concerns the situation is never easy, so the tax implication will likely be the last thing on your mind. Divorce affects a person emotionally,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC 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 on 09/02/2022
Private tuition is not tax deductible. Parents with children in private schools are not offered direct tuition tax deductions. However, in 2018, there was a rumor of a change in tax...
Posted by Tiffany Gaskin on 09/02/2022
The rules for filing alimony income on your tax return changed with the 2019 fiscal year. Alimony income or payments are no longer tax-deductible, and the receipt of alimony is not...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 07/09/2022
Divorce proceedings can be much of a tasking venture, which is made complex due to financial matters. To ensure a less rocky experience, parties seeking divorce are often advised to...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 05/31/2022
