How is your Lawsuit Settlement Taxed?

Lawsuit settlements are not all taxed similarly. Taxpayers may receive a substantial amount of money resulting from a lawsuit. There are some tax consequences of which you should be aware. The money you receive may be taxable and, in many cases, the attorney fees that...

An Overview of the IRS Audit Process

Taxpayers, in general, are in a partnership with the Internal Revenue Service. However, unlike in the case of traditional partnerships where two or more individuals mutually agree on the terms of the partnership, in this partnership with the IRS, the IRS sets the...

The Education Tax Credits

There are two (2) types of education related tax credit that taxpayers may claim for qualified tuition and related expenses paid or incurred during the tax year: The American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) and the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC). The Protecting...

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

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. Taxpayers should be more alert by looking for any schedule A and schedule C on their tax return if they are not...

Knowing Your Tax Return Could Save You Money

The IRS (IR-2023-05) announced on Thursday, January 12 that 2023 tax filing season will officially start on Monday 23, 2023. Tax returns could be very complicated for taxpayers. Regardless of the level of complication, all taxpayers could benefit by partially...
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