People in a long-term committed relationship have many similar financial concerns as couples. There is, however, the absence of the protection and some benefits married couples enjoy....
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/18/2021
People that are not married and do not qualify for other filing status have the single filing status as their default tax status. Your filing status affects many things like the...
Although same-sex marriages have been nationally recognized since 2015, some couples may still have a common-law marriage or civil partnership rather than a marriage. Persons living...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 03/31/2022
When it comes to who you can claim as a dependent on your tax return, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) defines “relative” somewhat loosely -- that is the good news. The...
Peradventure you decide to be in a long term relationship without getting married, you'll face an extensive exhibit of difficulties and complexities. Here are the 5 most significant...
Posted by LLOYD J CAZES CPA on 08/26/2019
IRS has its own test to determine whether you are qualified to claim another person to be your dependent in terms of taxes. It’s called a Joint Return Test. A Joint Return Test...
Posted by GLEN SMITH on 03/11/2019
It is important to choose the best decision together with your partner and determine the importance of each other's opinions. Married life is a commitment where you need to find...
Choosing to adopt a child is an amazing process. It is a beautiful union between a child and his or her new parents who have chosen to take care of and support this individual as their...
Posted by RICHARD G OSBORNE CPA on 03/10/2016
Gross income comes from following categories of income: Interest, Dividends, Personal Services, Rentals, Royalties, Gains from disposition of property. Leasing generates rental income....
Posted by The Accounting and Tax on 03/05/2015