Category Archives for Tax Tips
Tax Prep Checklist: What to Gather Before Filing
Whether you file your taxes yourself or hire a professional accountant, the first step in your tax prep is gathering all the information you’ll need to complete your tax forms.While not exhaustive for
Read More7 Personal Financial Resolutions for the New Year
And (Most Importantly) Real Tips on How to Keep Them!Another holiday season has come and gone and we find ourselves ringing in 2023 – time to turn over a new leaf, right? If you’re thinking about sharpening
Read MoreWhat the Wealthy Can Fear from a New IRS Law on $600 Payments
A new IRS law that requires cash apps and online marketplaces including Venmo and eBay to send tax documents to millions of Americans is ensnaring a surprising demographic: the wealthy.Under the rule,
Read MoreWhat Is a 1099-K? Who Gets One and How It Works
Simply put, a 1099-K form is a record that a third-party payment network transferred at least $600 to you during the year.Did you get paid more than $600 in 2022 for goods or services through a third-party
Read MoreNow is the Time for Year-End Tax Planning
With only a little while left in 2022…It’s time to review your year-end tax plans.Knowing the federal tax breaks to take advantage of and the pitfalls to avoid can save you money. Let’s start
Read MoreTax Relief For Victims of Hurricane Ian in Florida
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced that individuals, households, and residents who have a business anywhere in the state of Florida qualify for Hurricane Ian tax relief. Here are
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Winning a Lottery Jackpot
It’s definitely not likely you’ll hit big. But if you win, you could be happy for years to come – no matter what the naysayers tell you about winning a lottery.Your Chances of Winning Big are Itty
Read MoreHow Bonuses are Initially Taxed May Create Tax Issues
If your bonus doesn't have the proper withholdings taken out up front, it may create taxes due when you file your tax return.This has been an ongoing issue for people who are paid bonuses during the tax
Read MoreDeducting Mortgage Interest when Your Name is Not on the Deed
Tax law has an exception for unconventional “homeowners”. If you are able to “itemize” your deductions, you can deduct the mortgage interest payments even when the deed to the house and the mortgage
Read MoreWhat Independent Contractors Need to Know About Taxes
If you’re self-employed or a freelancer, you are likely paid as an independent contractor rather than as an employee. And paying taxes as an independent contractor is different from paying employee taxes.Many
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