Capital Assets

Capital Assets

Personal or investment property owned by you is typically a ” capital asset. ” Examples include materials such as a house or a car and investment items such as stocks and bonds. When a capital asset is sold, capital gains or losses occur. Whether you consider selling a capital gain or loss depends on the […]

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Tips for the Self-Employed

Tips for the Self Employed

Tax time can be confusing if you are a self – employed. It is not difficult to file a federal tax return, and with a little information, independent contractors and small business owners can easily file returns just like the rest of the taxpayers. Understanding what is classified as self – employed income and your […]

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Five Credits Not To Be Overlooked

5 Credits not to Overlook

Not much can make you happy when it’s time to pay taxes. During the tax season, the tax credit can be your friend and ally, so it is important to know for which credits you can qualify. Tax credits reduce the amount of tax that you pay and some of them are even reimbursable. You […]

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Taxes And Your Retirement Fund

Taxes and Your Retirement Fund

A retirement fund is a smart financial decision to help offset the costs associated with life after employment. However, situations can occur that require you to withdraw some cash earlier than you expected from your savings plan. In this way, you can activate an additional tax and report withdrawals to the IRS. The following facts […]

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Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Benefits

If you are a parent and have to work, there is a good chance that you will have to pay for your child’s care during work hours. This can be quite expensive, but thankfully there is a tax credit which can help to compensate for the cost of childcare. The is the Child and Dependent […]

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Filing Statuses

Filing Statuses

There is a variety of status in which you can file your taxes and the difference between them can help you determine which status you should file. At tax time, you can make the process as easy and smooth as possible with all the help you can get. What are the tax ratings? You can […]

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Tax Donations

Tax Donations

Do you know that many donations you make to the charity can be deducted from tax? That’s right, you can turn your household goods into a tax benefit that you no longer need. So, as you walk into the back of your closet, keep track of all the donated items. You ‘re responsible for reporting […]

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Form 1099-MISC

Form 1099-MISC

More people are required to submit 1099-MISC forms throughout the country, as the IRS is diligent in ensuring that you pay your taxes–even if you are an independent contractor. Your customer sends the IRS a 1099-MISC form, which the IRS compares with the form you submit. It’s a bad idea to ignore a 1099-MISC because […]

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Retain Your Records

Retain your Records

Once you have submitted your taxes, you should keep all your records and supporting documents safe if you have to refer to them or if you are audited. But how long do you have to keep your records? The IRS has some tips to help you figure out how long your documents should be stashed. […]

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The Right Filing Status

The Right Filing Status

The tax benefits and tax rates and deduction amounts available to you depend on the filing status you choose. Your status will be determined by your marital status at the end of the year and whether you have dependents or not. Married-Separate or Joint If you are married as of 31 December, you are considered […]

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