Liens and Levies are two different legal actions that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can take to collect outstanding tax debts from taxpayers. Understanding the difference between...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 02/07/2023
A defined benefit plan, more commonly known as a pension plan, provides guaranteed retirement benefits to employees. Defined benefit plans are primarily funded by the employer, with...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 01/26/2023
Foreclosures, repossessions, voluntary conveyance, and bad debts have tax consequences for both the creditor and the debtor. In the event of default, the lender may seize or restructure...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 01/17/2023
Wouldn't life be beautiful without taxes? You can't avoid them entirely, but as an active member of the U.S. military or veteran, you have access to tax benefits not usually...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 01/09/2023
Not all small business owners want (or need!) to know how to find a good tax preparer. And if you feel like this isn't the right path for you, that's okay.But if you decide...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 12/18/2022
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 on 12/08/2022
It may come as a surprise that awards and prizes are taxable. The prize is filed under income tax if a taxpayer receives an award from a competition. This is because the market value...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 11/30/2022
Most people would never consider a big tax return a scam. It's better than paying a huge chunk of your money to the IRS, but some people may have downsides.Making smart decisions...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 11/30/2022
Heavy vehicle use tax, commonly referred to as Form 2290 road tax, is payable on all heavy-duty motor vehicles driven on public roads in the United States. It is also called the road...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 11/28/2022
