Are You Eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit?
The earned income tax credit (EITC) is not for every taxpayer. As your income increases, the credit is reduced and it is phased out at an income level. The earned income credit is a refundable tax credit that an eligible individual may claim based on a percentage of...
Checklist to Review for 2024 Tax Filing Season
There is a deadline for different tax documents to be sent to taxpayers. Generally, most forms must be mailed by January 31. Taxpayers should ensure that they have and produce all their required tax documents when filing their tax return. Taxpayers should have an open...
Getting Ready for 2024 Tax Filing Season
Taxpayers should ensure that they have and produce all their required tax documents when filing their tax return. Taxpayers should have an open discussion with their tax preparers before filing their tax return to ensure that all relevant documents are produced to...
2023Year End Tax Planning Strategy and Updates
his is the last week for this year that you should consider meeting with a tax professional to discuss any year end strategies that might reduce your 2023 taxes. The following are some of the tax breaks from which you may benefit, as well as the strategies that could...
Reducing Tax Liability During Transfer of Property in Divorce
Generally, no gain or loss is recognized by either party on a transfer of property from an individual to a spouse, or a former spouse if the transfer is incident to divorce. When nonrecognition treatment applies under this rule, the spouse who receives the property in...
2023 Year End Tax Planning Strategies and Updates
We are at that time of the year again where you should consider meeting with a tax professional to discuss any year end strategies that might reduce your 2023 taxes. The following are some of the tax breaks from which you may benefit, as well as the strategies that...
Reducing Tax Liability During Transfer of Property in Divorce
Taxpayers' tax liabilities could be drastically changed after a divorce. However, when a couple is contemplating a divorce, a discussion with their lawyers and tax advisors related to tax implications of their divorce could greatly help in assessing the tax...
Gain Exclusion from the Sale of your Principal Home
The principal residence gain exclusion is very valuable when an appreciated home is sold. Taxpayers should keep evidence of home repairs and improvements that increase their basis in the property to determine their gain on the sale. IRS Publication 523 has a long list...
What should Taxpayers Do when they Receive a Letter from the IRS?
Million of taxpayers could not pay their taxes or failed to file their tax returns. The number increases every year. Some taxpayers incorrectly filed their return. The Internal Revenue, in many cases, would send them a letter. Unfortunately, many taxpayers ignore the...