Spouses who live in one of the nine community property states must classify their income as community income or separate income when filing separate federal income tax returns. In...
Posted by KLSM CPA Firm PLLC on 01/17/2023
Whenever you see a dollar from a lottery win, please remember that the IRS has taken its 25%. Up to 13% can be withheld in local and state taxes (depending on where you live). However,...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 09/30/2021
Franchise tax applies to taxes paid by certain companies that wish to do business in certain states. Also called a privileged tax, it gives the company the right to be established...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 08/24/2021
There are several college savings plans with 529 plans as one of them. It comes with a series of tax benefits and can allow you to build your kid's college funds with time. In...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 06/18/2021
You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or pass the "substantial presence" test to be recognized as a U.S. resident for tax purposes. Some...
The IRS permits the use of per diem rates (which means "for each day" or "daily rate" in Latin) to facilitate reimbursement for employers and employees. Per-diem...
When it comes to taxes, the federal income tax is the one that gets the most attention. However, this is far from the only money American residents pay the government. Most states...
Almost every gambler looks forward to winning when they bet on a sport. Unknown to most gamblers; however, the taxman also wants his cut. Uncle Sam considers sports betting winning...
Posted by Karen Munoz, EA on 10/30/2021
Every taxpayer needs to ensure they get all the credits and deductions that they qualify for, as this is the only way to legally reduce your tax bill. Uncle Sam does not care...
Posted by Karen Munoz, EA on 09/26/2021