Reasons Why Married Couples Might Want to File Separate Tax Returns
In most cases, married couples who file jointly save more money on taxes than those who file separate returns. However, there are cases when filing separately is a better option.
Expenses That Teachers Can and Can’t Deduct on Their Tax Returns
Are you an educator heading back to school and spending money out of your pocket to teach your students? You may be eligible for a special tax break.
Volunteering for Charity: Do You Get a Tax Break?
Do you spend time volunteering for charity? While you can’t deduct the value of your time, you may be able to deduct some of the out-of-pocket costs. Here are the rules.
If Your Kids Are Off to Day Camp, You May be Eligible for a Tax Break
If you meet certain requirements, you may be eligible for a tax break on summer day camp expenses you pay for your child. Here is a rundown of the rules.
How Entrepreneurs Must Treat Expenses on Their Tax Returns
Starting a new business can be a hectic, exciting and expensive time. Be aware that not all start-up expenses can be deducted on your tax return right away. Some may have to be amortized over time.
Stretch Your College Student’s Spending Money with the Dependent Tax Credit
Are you the parent of a child who is age 17 to 23? You may be eligible for a $500 dependent tax credit. Here are the qualifications.
Vehicle-expense Deduction for Individual Taxpayers
Rather than keeping track of your actual vehicle-related expenses, you can use a standard mileage rate to compute related tax deductions. But when are individual taxpayers eligible to deduct vehicle-related expenses
Year-End Tax and Financial To-Do List
2019 will be here soon. Have you taken care of everything you need to do by Dec. 31 to minimize your 2018 taxes, make the most of tax-advantaged savings opportunities and avoid unnecessary penalties?
Does Prepaying Property Tax Makes Sense Anymore?
You may be getting ready to prepay your property taxes like you’ve done every year to boost your itemized deductions. But this year, review your situation first to be sure this strategy will provide a tax benefit. The TCJA made two changes that affect it.
What You Can Deduct With Your Volunteer Work
Assuming a charity is qualified, you may be able to deduct some of the out-of-pocket costs you incur when volunteering for the organization. But the rules are complex.