Any interest paid to you or credited to an account is considered taxable income when you can withdraw the amount without facing any penalties. It becomes taxable the year in which it is available to you. Sometimes, interest you receive may be considered tax-exempt. You’ll receive a Form 1099-INT or Form 1099-OID if you have […]
— Read moreAs an employee, you likely receive wages, salaries or tips from your employer for your services. If so, you must include these amounts as part of your gross income when filing your taxes. Any withholdings are to be included in your income for the year they were withheld. Withholdings include Social Security, Medicare, and income […]
— Read moreMany people instinctively file their tax returns, which is great, because most people are required to file. However, some people aren’t required to file, though it may be beneficial to them to do so. If you are filing a tax return, you’ll want to pay attention to some new rules taking effect this year. Use […]
— Read moreThis year, the Affordable Care Act will affect your tax return. If you are one of the millions of Americans who purchased health insurance through the Marketplace, you may qualify for tax assistance that can help lower the amount of your monthly premiums. The premium tax credit allows taxpayers to choose whether to pay the […]
— Read moreThis year, you should be aware of the Individual Shared Responsibility Provision of the Affordable Care Act, especially when you file your tax return. This provision requires every taxpayer to be covered by a qualifying health care plan every month of the tax year, unless they qualify for a coverage exemption. You also have the […]
— Read moreIf you are a single parent you know you can face some only one of its kind situations in life, this can include things that come up at tax time as well. Before you file your taxes, you should check out these federal tax considerations: Head of Household – If you were single on the […]
— Read moreYou can use these benefits you get back some of the costs of tuition or interest paid on student loans, allowing you to maximize your college savings. Educations expenses and Tax Credits – You can use two tax credit to help with the cost of certain items; such as books, supplies, equipment, fees and tuition. […]
— Read moreThe IRS reports only 4 out of 5 people who qualify for the Earned Income Credit actually claims it, this credit can put $2,400 back in your pocket at tax time. The IRS has developed an easy to use help system that will allow you to determine if you qualify for the credit. If you […]
— Read moreWhen tax time rolls around, you’ll probably be anxious to file your return and claim any refund allotted to you. However, many taxpayers fail to fill out their return accurately, which can lead to a delay in processing. It’s important to double check your return before submitting to make sure all the information provided is […]
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