Seller-Paid Points: Can Homeowners Deduct Them?
In general, points a BUYER pays in a home sale are a tax-deductible interest expense. But what about SELLER-paid points?
Is Your Income High Enough to Owe Two Extra Taxes?
There are two special taxes that may have a significant effect on the tax bills of high-income folks: the 3.8% net investment income tax and a 0.9% additional Medicare tax on wage and self-employment income. Here are the basic rules.
The Inflation Reduction Act: What’s In It For You?
If you’re interested in purchasing energy-saving property for your home or an electric vehicle, you may qualify for a tax break under the new Inflation Reduction Act. Here are the basic rules.
Self-Employed? Build A Nest Egg With A Solo 401(k) Plan
If you run a one-person small business, you might be able to build a bigger retirement nest egg with a solo 401(k) plan. Here are the basic rules.
An “Innocent Spouse” May Be Able To Escape Tax Liability
In some cases, a married couple files a joint tax return and one spouse is unaware of all the income of the other spouse. The spouse who is in the dark still must generally pay the tax bill even if the couple divorces. But there may be “innocent spouse” relief.
Estimated Tax Payments: Who Owes Them and When is The Next One Due?
Self-employed taxpayers generally must make quarterly estimated tax payments. But even if you’re not self-employed, you may have to make them to avoid a penalty if you don’t have enough federal tax withheld. Here are the rules.
Is Your Withholding Adequate? Here’s How To Check.
A big tax bill (or a large refund) may mean you don’t have the proper amount of tax withheld from your paycheck. Here’s how to make sure that doesn’t happen next year.
Tax Breaks for Small Businesses
You don’t have to be a large business to benefit from tax breaks. Here are 3 ways that eligible small businesses can save on taxes.
The Kiddie Tax: Does it Affect Your Family?
Do your children have investment income? They may owe “kiddie tax.” Here are the basic rules.
The Ins and Outs of Series EE Savings Bond Taxation
Do you own Series EE bonds? Take a look at the issue dates to see if the bonds are no longer earning interest. Here’s some information about how bond interest is taxed.