If you received a federal tax benefit from deducting state and local taxes as an itemized deduction in a prior taxable year and you recover all or a portion of those taxes in the current taxable year, you may need to include a portion of the recovery in gross income. We explain in this week’s Tax Tip.
For the first time in three years, interest rates on federal student loans will decrease for the 2019-2020 academic year. What are the new rates? Find out in this week’s Financial Tip.
Generally the incorporation of a business is tax free to both the shareholders and the corporation…that is until “boot” is involved. We explain in this week’s Business Tip.
Starting a new job? You’ll need to show your Social Security card. Lost your Social Security card? You’ll need a replacement. We explain what to do in this Question of the Week.
We give a rundown of the most prominent tax benefits for members of the military in this week’s Tax Tip.
According to the 29th annual Retirement Confidence Survey, having one of these will make you twice as likely to feel somewhat confident about retirement. Find out what it is in this week’s Financial Tip.
Corporations should monitor their earnings and the types of income to detect potential exposure to the PHC tax. Read more in this Business Tip.
Follow these money-saving tips when planning your next vacation to help make it more affordable. 1. Join a Frequent Flyer Program It will probably take time to accumulate frequent flyer points, but the perks can be worth it. Depending on the program, rewards can include cheaper fares, upgrades, free companion tickets, and more. 2. Be…
The tax code places limits on the amounts that individuals can gift to others without paying taxes. We explain in this week’s Tax Tip.
The capital retention approach to life insurance helps preserve capital for heirs when the surviving spouse dies. Read more in this Insurance Tip.
