As a freelancer or self-employed individual, taking advantage of every tax deduction available to you is important. Deductions help lower your taxable income and save you money on...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 03/14/2023
Every taxpayer needs the means to lower their taxes. Both individuals and business owners look for ways to save each dollar in taxes. Although the government initiated the Tax Cuts...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 03/01/2023
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...
A pension credit, also called a saver's credit, is a tax credit you can claim by contributing to a pension fund. The credit is calculated on your tax return, which is more beneficial...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 01/09/2023
There are many retirement accounts, but two are familiar – the Roth IRA and the 401(k). The two have a big difference: you can get a 401(k) account from your workplace while...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 12/27/2022
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
The retirement account is no place to hide money from taxes because eventually, the IRS will come for their even share. RMDs stands for a required minimum distribution (RMD), which...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 11/28/2022
Suppose you're in active service and receive pre-retirement payments; you can decide to rollover the amount into another retirement account. Or suppose you switch between jobs;...
Posted by Dennis Jao on 11/17/2022