Unemployment insurance is a government program that provides financial support to workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. It is designed to help individuals...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 02/17/2023
Many married couples prefer using the joint filing status to file tax returns. In essence, you or your spouse can file the tax return. Married couples using the joint filing status...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 01/30/2023
Since couples can file their taxes jointly, some partners purposely neglect their tax duties which explains the reasons the innocent spouse relief law was enacted. The program is a...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 01/17/2023
There are essential things to keep in mind during legal separation and divorce. First, the act changes not only relationship status but also taxes. A married couple will continue to...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 11/17/2022
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 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
The rules for filing alimony income on your tax return changed with the 2019 fiscal year. Alimony income or payments are no longer tax-deductible, and the receipt of alimony is not...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 07/09/2022
A restricted fund is a set-aside account that holds money that can only be used for specific purposes. Restricted funds assure donors that their contributions will be used as they...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 06/29/2022
A spouse usually signs joint tax returns with the knowledge to face the due tax, penalties, and interest accompanying the tax return. According to the IRS (Internal Revenue Service),...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/31/2022
