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Navigating U.S. Taxation: A Guide for Non-Resident Aliens

Article Highlights: Taxation of Non-resident Aliens FDAP Income Effectively Connected Income Form 1040NR – Non-resident Tax Return Form 8233 - Tax Treaty Exemption from Social Security and Medicare Form I-9 - Employment Eligibility Verification Form W-4 – Employees Withholding Certificate Form W-7 - Application for

Obscure and Overlooked Tax Deductions, Credits, and Benefits

Article Highlights: Low Income Year Limitation on Tax Itemized Deduction State Income Tax Refund Social Security Taxes Deduction NOL Carryover Military Reservist Travel Expenses Child’s Private School Expenses Student-Loan Interest Home Energy Improvement Credit Home Solar Credit Clean Vehicle Credit Gambling Losses Live in a

Accountable Plans: A Win-Win for Employers and Employees

Article Highlights: Accountable Plan Overcoming Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Limits Benefits From an Employers Point of View Benefits From an Employees Point of View IRS Criteria Basic Plan Wording Plan Customization As an employer or an employee one intricacy of tax laws and regulations

Ticket Sale Profit Tax Liabilities: Lessons From Taylor Swift

In the whirlwind world of entertainment, scoring tickets to hot events like Taylor Swift's highly anticipated Eras Tour can feel like striking gold. With demand soaring, some savvy individuals have seized the opportunity to turn concerts like Taylor’s into profitable ventures. However, what many may

Home Energy Audit Tax Benefits

Article Highlights: Home Energy Improvements & Tax Credits Home Energy Audit Annual Credit Limit Non-Refundable Credit Improvement Category Limits $1,200 Annual Credit limit Improvements $2,000 Annual Credit limit Improvements Energy Property Qualifications Have you been thinking of making home improvements? If so, and they include

Understanding Shakira’s Ongoing Tax Evasion Case

The world-renowned Colombian singer and songwriter, Shakira, has once again found herself in the spotlight, but this time, it's not for her chart-topping hits or Grammy Award-winning performances. The pop sensation, age 46, has been charged with a second round of tax fraud crimes in

Congress Toying with the SALT Deduction Limitation

Article Highlights: 118th Congress SALT Deduction Limitations Deduction Background States Most Affected Pending Legislation Who Benefits from a Change Tax Foundation Statistics There is movement in the 118th (2023-2024) U.S. Congress, primarily the House of Representatives, which has three bills before it that would liberalize