Foreign Tax Credit The foreign tax credit is a type of tax credit the IRS provides to some taxpayers. It helps to prevent double taxation. In this article, we will explain how the foreign tax credit works and how to properly claim it. Tax Credit vs. Tax Deduction First, it is important to understand [...]
Taxation for Resident and Nonresident Aliens Taxation for resident and nonresident aliens differs from that of U.S. citizens. In this article, we will go over the basics of taxation for resident and nonresident aliens. Resident vs. Nonresident A resident alien is someone who is not a U.S. citizen but has a green card that [...]
5 Investment Strategies That Can Lower Your Taxable Income If you consistently owe taxes each year, you may want to try using investments to lower your taxable income. These investments allow you to set aside funds in a way that will reduce the total amount of your income that the IRS can tax. In [...]
FICA Tax Basics FICA tax is short for Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax. It makes up part of your W-2 employee withholdings on your paystubs. But what is this withholding for? In this article, we will go over the basics of FICA tax. The Use The use of your FICA tax withholdings is twofold. [...]
Tax Audit-Common Questions Answered Tax audit-a phrase that strikes fear into most hearts. A tax audit is something we all want to avoid, but many are not prepared for what to expect. This article will answer some common questions about dealing with a tax audit. How Likely is a Tax Audit? This is one [...]
Filling Out a W4 Filling out a W4 is an important part of successful tax planning. A Form W4 is an Employee’s Withholding Certificate. It is an IRS form that you fill out when you start a new job. Many are unsure on how to complete these properly. In this article, we will go [...]
Schedule E: Supplemental Income and Loss Schedule E calculates the supplemental income or loss to report on your main tax return. In this article, we will go over the basics of Schedule E so you can better prepare for tax season. The Basics Schedule reports supplement income or losses not earned income. Supplemental income [...]
Schedule B-Interest and Ordinary Dividends Schedule B is an attachment to your Form 1040 that calculates your interest and ordinary dividends to see if you will owe taxes on your earnings. In this article, we will go over the basic Schedule B requirements and filing information to help you determine if you need to [...]
Minimum Income Tax Filing Requirements Depending on your situation, you may or may not be required to file income taxes. If your income is less than the standard deduction you are not required to file an income tax return. For single filers, this amount is $12,000, if you are married filing jointly this amount [...]
Cryptocurrency Taxation Cryptocurrency taxation has come to the forefront of headlines due to a recent IRS announcement. The IRS is sending out 10,000 letters to taxpayers who did not report cryptocurrency income or gave incorrect reports. This leads many to question, what is involved in cryptocurrency taxation? IRS Notice 2014-21 The IRS addressed cryptocurrency [...]
