Tax-free investments are a cornerstone of a well-rounded financial portfolio, allowing investors to grow their wealth while minimizing the impact of taxes. These investments provide...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 08/22/2023
A tax dependent is someone with connections to you that permits some tax deductions and credits like the head of household, the child and dependent care credit, the child tax credit,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 03/31/2023
The first-time home buyer's tax credit was introduced during the 2008 financial crisis to help Americans buy more affordable homes. Although there are many other mortgage and loan...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC 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
It is all about making headlines and advertisements to gain speed for a candidate or campaign team during election seasons. Politicians dedicate the money, effort, and time to a campaign....
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 08/11/2022
Today, relatively few Americans itemize deductions on their tax returns. You can claim either the standard deduction or the itemized deductions, but not both. And, of course, you always...
The legality of marijuana in many American states is questionable. However, medical marijuana can easily be obtained via a doctor’s prescription and is legal in 34 states. Also,...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 10/24/2021
Taxation is never easy. And for many Americans, this year is even more difficult.There are many general challenges between the mid-season changes to the tax code, the various incentive...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/17/2021
A small business needs to get its tax right to avoid unnecessary headache with the IRS. The idea is simple – a plain and accurate disclosure of losses, revenues and deductions...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/07/2021