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
Every year, thousands of families in the United States are happy to adopt a child and welcome them into their homes. And as with any growing family, there are expenses associated with...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 01/17/2023
The SECURE Act, passed in late 2019, changed the rules for saving and withdrawing money from retirement accounts. Also, it was the first major legislative change to tax laws in more...
Posted by Pat Raskob, Emeritus on 12/08/2022
GILTI stands for Global intangible low-tax income, which is income earned from other countries by U.S-controlled foreign corporations (CFCs), and it undergoes peripheral treatment...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 11/10/2022
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, Emeritus 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
As marriage rates are on the decline, cohabitation relationships are on the increase. However, I suspect many unmarried couples haven't considered the financial ramifications of...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 10/07/2022
When it comes to taxes every year, many homeowners like you seek tax breaks. Fortunately, many homeowner tax deductions can add up to several thousand dollars.Consider your household...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 09/18/2022
This is the first year that individuals, estates, and trusts ("owners") holding these pass-through businesses will be able to claim the 199A deduction. The Tax Act of 2017...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 09/02/2022