Tax season brings mixed feelings. You can get a refund, but you can also get an IRS bill. It's not fun, especially when a big chunk of your budget is spent on student loans.But...
Posted by BEST FINANCIAL GROUP LTD on 06/11/2022
Sometimes a debtor could be overwhelmed by debt repayments and may need to negotiate for debt cancellation. If you get one, the IRS considers it an income, and it is taxable. That's...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 05/22/2022
Buying a home is a huge financial responsibility. But it's a worthwhile investment. One smart way to kill two birds with one stone is to deduct your mortgage points from your taxes,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 02/28/2022
If you serve in the military, it's important to understand your military tax benefits so that you can get the most out of them when filing taxes. The Federal Tax Code has specific...
Posted by Abundant Wealth Planning LLC on 12/27/2021
You might need to report the canceled amount as income on your tax return if you could get a debt write-off or forgiveness. You should know what to expect so you don't end up with...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 09/20/2021
Including Forgiven Debts With Income Almost everyone who gets a debt forgiven will get a Form 1099-C (Cancellation of Debt) from the lender, which reveals the amount of debt cancelled....
Posted by Income Taxes and Bookkeeping LLC on 09/03/2021
In paying off student loans, one can use many approaches. While a borrower might consider a repayment plan hinged on income to take care of their monthly bill, another might consider...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 09/03/2021
The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act establishes many major loan and tax exemption programs to help tribal-owned businesses stay afloat and retain their employees...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 08/15/2021
Forgiveness of debts, also known as debt cancellation, is a relief to anyone who has been in debt. But what happens afterward with the taxes? When your debt is canceled or forgiven,...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 07/31/2021
