While the New Year is always a time to celebrate and hope for better things, it also means that tax season is upon us, and this reality brings with it stress for both accountants and...
The first-time home buyer's tax credit was introduced during the 2008 financial crisis to help Americans buy more affordable homes. Although there are many other mortgage and loan...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 12/18/2022
A business requires much preparation for unseen situations. That is why it is beneficial to perform excellent research before starting a business. This will help to navigate and explore...
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
As retirement approaches, 60-plus-year-old women often feel financially insecure. Planning for retirement is demanding enough, but women face additional challenges. A longer life,...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 04/30/2022
The question has never been more appropriate since the coronavirus turned the world on its head in 2020. But the motto of the Boys' Scouts remains ever relevant: Be PreparedBut,...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 02/15/2022
Today, relatively few Americans itemize deductions on their tax returns. You can claim either the standard deduction or the itemized deductions, but not both. And, of course, you always...
We totally get it. People with thousands and millions of dollars sometimes like to hide their money abroad.Of course, the government disapproves of tax evasion. After the financial...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 12/27/2021
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your data to impersonate you, which is often used for their financial gains. In this article, you will find some of the proven ways to prevent...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/11/2021