Persons aged 65 and over and those who took early retirement due to disability are eligible for a federal tax credit which varies from $3,750 to $7,500. The senior citizen or disability...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 03/31/2022
Who is a tax dependent?A tax dependent is a relative or child whose characteristics and relationship with you allow you to claim certain credits and tax deductions, such as head of...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 03/10/2022
What is the alternative minimum tax (AMT)?Alternative Minimum Tax (or AMTs) is a different but parallel method of calculating the taxpayer's account. It applies to people with...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 01/09/2022
The filing status you choose can significantly affect what you eventually owe Uncle Sam. In terms of filing status, all taxpayers have five choices and what you pick affects you...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 12/10/2021
The number of unmarried couples who have lived together has increased over the years. While living with your partner might seem like a great way to cut costs, have you thought about...
Posted by Abundant Wealth Planning LLC on 10/19/2021
When is the perfect time to give birth to a child during a tax year so as to claim that child as dependent on your tax return? You might be amazed by the answer: but anytime during...
Many people struggle to find the funds they need to build up their retirement savings. Fortunately, a non-refundable tax credit, called a retirement savings contribution credit, can...
There are five types of tax filing status: head of household, married filing separately, married filing jointly, qualified widow, and single filing. The status of your tax return can...
Also known as EITC or EIC, the Earned Income tax Credit is a refundable credit, meaning that if you owe no tax and you qualify, you will get the value of the credit. The idea is to...
Posted by Karen Munoz, EA on 09/03/2021