by Pierre Philantrope | Mar 6, 2024 | Tax Tip
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...
by Pierre Philantrope | Feb 28, 2024 | Tax Tip
Some tax returns could be very complicated for taxpayers. However, regardless of the level of complication, all taxpayers could greatly benefit by partially reviewing their tax return and by asking a few questions. Hiring a tax preparer to prepare a tax return does...
by Pierre Philantrope | Feb 7, 2024 | Tax Tip
Taxpayers tax filing status is extremely important. They are 1) Single, 2) Married Filing Jointly, 3) Married Filing Separately, 4) Head of Household, and 5) Qualifying surviving spouse. Your filing status determines your filing requirements, your tax rates,...
by Pierre Philantrope | Jan 31, 2024 | Tax Tip
Married taxpayers who are injured spouses could still receive a refund when they jointly file their tax return even when the refund or part of the refund was applied or will be applied to pay a past due obligation of one spouse. You are an injured spouse if you...
by Pierre Philantrope | Jan 24, 2024 | Tax Tip
There are two types of education related tax credits that taxpayers may claim for qualified tuition and related education expenses paid or incurred during the tax year: the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) and the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC). For...
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