Education tax credits and deductions can provide significant tax savings for individuals paying for higher education expenses. For the 2022 tax year, there are two main education tax...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 02/28/2023
It is a really bad idea to file taxes at the last minute. The decision ahead will make the process faster. It is best to plan and take specific actions before tax filing. For example,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 02/22/2023
Think of tax deductions as small (and sometimes not so small) gifts from the IRS. First, its value is subtracted from taxable income, and then the tax bill is calculated based on what's...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 02/22/2023
Student loan wage garnishment is a legal process in which a portion of a borrower's salary is deducted directly from their paycheck to repay defaulted student loans. This can significantly...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 02/22/2023
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
What is a deductible?A deductible is an expense that a taxpayer or business can deduct from their adjusted gross income when filing a tax form. Deductible expenses reduce your taxable...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 12/31/2022
A separate tax file gives each spouse the responsibility of paying their taxes. Married couples can decide to pay their taxes separately to avoid the penalties of filing jointly. The...
Posted by Tiffany Gaskin on 12/18/2022
Paying tax is not a feeling any taxpayer likes. Having your income after working for a month or having a personal savings slash is no joke. The anger has pushed most taxpayers into...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 12/08/2022
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
