Many people enjoy hobbies that are also a source of income. From soap making and pottery to calligraphy and designing jewelry, these activities can be sources of both fun and finances. However, taxpayers who make money from a hobby should know that they must report that income on their tax return. Generally, if someone has […]
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Your filing status determines which tax forms you need to file, the amount of your standard deduction, eligibility for certain tax credits, and how much tax you owe. In some cases, it may even impact whether you need to file a federal income tax return. Single, married, divorced? Kids or no kids? These are just
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Taxpayers who took out federal or private student loans to finance their attendance at a nonprofit or for-profit school now qualify for safe harbor with regard to cancellation of debt income for discharged student loans. Relief is also extended to any creditor that would otherwise be required to file information returns and furnish payee statements
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Taxpayers aged 65 or older now have the option to use Form 1040-SR, U.S. Tax Return for Seniors, thanks to the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, which required the IRS to create a new tax form for seniors. Here are six facts you should know: 1. Form 1040-SR is designed with larger font size (i.e., \”large print\”)
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Most people file a tax return because they have to, but even if you don\’t, there are times when you should – because you might be eligible for a tax refund and not know it. The tax tips below should help you determine whether you\’re one of them. General Filing Rules Whether you need to
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Are you taking care of an elderly parent or relative? Whether it\’s driving to doctor appointments, paying for nursing home care or medical expenses, or handling their personal finances, dealing with an elderly parent or relative can be emotionally and financially draining, especially when you are taking care of your own family as well. Fortunately,
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Form W-4, Employee\’s Withholding Certificate, has been redesigned for 2020. Previously, income tax withholding was based on an employee\’s marital status and withholding allowances or tied to the value of the personal exemption. With the revised Form W-4, however, income tax withholding is generally based on the worker\’s expected filing status and standard deduction for the
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The health care law contains tax provisions that affect employers. Two parts of the Affordable Care Act apply only to applicable large employers. These are the employer shared responsibility provisions and the employer information reporting provisions for offers of minimum essential coverage. The size and structure of a workforce determines which parts of the law
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NOTE: Due to the coronavirus these deadlines have changed. March 2 Farmers and Fishermen – File your 2019 income tax return (Form 1040) and pay any tax due. However, you have until April 15 to file if you paid your 2019 estimated tax by January 15, 2020. Health Coverage Reporting – If you are an
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Employees – who work for tips. If you received $20 or more in tips during January, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070. Employers – Social Security, Medicare, and withheld income tax. File Form 941 for the fourth quarter of 2019. This due date applies only if you deposited the tax for the quarter
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