Taxes and subsidies are integral components of a nation's fiscal policy, playing a pivotal role in the economic well-being of a country. In the United States, the Internal Revenue...
The United States tax code offers various tax credits and deductions to help individuals reduce their tax liability. One such credit is the Tax Credit for the Elderly or Disabled,...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 11/27/2023
The Kiddie Tax, a set of tax rules designed to prevent parents from shifting income to their children for tax purposes, has undergone several changes in recent years. The rules aim...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 11/17/2023
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a vital component of the U.S. tax code, aimed at providing financial relief to low and moderate-income individuals and families. Since its inception...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 10/23/2023
Investing in a child's future is a gift that keeps on giving. One way to help secure their financial well-being is by making tax-free investments on their behalf. These investments...
A revenue ruling is a document issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that guides how to interpret and apply tax laws. These rulings are issued in response to specific questions...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 05/08/2023
A tax dependent is someone with connections to you that permits some tax deductions and credits like the head of household, the child and dependent care credit, the child tax credit,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 03/31/2023
The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax is a federal payroll tax imposed on employees and employers to fund Social Security and Medicare programs. FICA tax is a critical...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 03/14/2023
There are not-for-profit organizations that do not earn a dime from their activities. The money made in the organization is used to keep the company's day-to-day operation instead...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 03/08/2023