Author: taxsecretsblog

Article Highlights: Interest Categories Category Deductibility Interest Tracing Rules A frequent question that arises when borrowing money is whether or not the interest will be tax deductible. That can be a complicated question, and unfortunately not all interest an individual pay is deductible. The rules

Article Highlights: Tax Filing Thresholds Withholding 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Child Tax Credit or Credit for Other Dependents Education Credits Some people may choose not to file a tax return because they didn't earn enough money to be required to

Article Highlights: Required Minimum Distributions When the Distributions Must Begin RMD Distribution Tables Figuring the Amount of the Distribution Beneficiary Distribution Rules Surviving Spouse Eligible Designated Beneficiaries Account Owner’s Minor Child Other Beneficiaries Ten Year Rule Pending Legislation Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are required distributions

Article Highlights: Estate Tax Lifetime Exemption Surviving Spouse Portability Election Financial Drawback Election Considerations Portability Extension When an individual dies, the value of that individual’s estate is subject to estate taxation, which is currently 40% of the individual’s taxable estate. However, there is a lifetime

Article Highlights: States With No Income Tax Social Security Benefits Roth IRA Retirement Account Traditional IRA Retirement Account Spousal IRA Back-Door Roth IRA Saver’s Credit Employer Pensions Employee Funded Retirement Plans Health Savings Accounts Brokerage Accounts Municipal Bonds Investments Home Equity & Gain Exclusion Reverse

August 2022 Individual Due Dates August 10 - Report Tips to Employer If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during July, you are required to report them to your employer on IRS Form 4070 no later

If you had to make a list of some of the more popular reality television shows these days, Shark Tank would undoubtedly be right at the top. Originally premiering in 2009, it's a program that has captured the imagination of people worldwide. A panel of

Article Highlights: ABLE Accounts Disabled Spouse or Dependent Care Credit Medical Deductions Home Modifications Special Schooling Nursing Services Impairment-related Work Expenses Individuals with disabilities, as well as parents of disabled children, are eligible for several income tax benefits. This article explains some of these tax

Expanding your family? Whether you’re in the planning stages or your bundle of joy has already arrived, raising a child is one of life’s greatest joys — and biggest expenses. And we’re not just talking about the costs of college. From diapers to daycare, from

Article Highlights New Business Legal and professional fees Spousal Joint Ventures Self-employed Health Insurance Home Office Deducting the Cost of Business Equipment Advertising Expenses Website Costs Financing Vehicle Expenses Business Meals As a small business owner, you should always be on the lookout for legitimate