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Do you receive unemployment benefits? Depending on which program the benefits are distributed from, you may be responsible for paying taxes on the income. Taxable compensation amounts include money received from any of the following programs: State unemployment insurance Federal Unemployment Trust Fund Railroad unemployment compensation Disability compensation Allowances paid in accordance with the Trade […]

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Raising children on your own isn’t easy. Single parents can use any help they can get, which is why, at tax time, there are certain tips that can come as a welcome relief. When filing your tax return as a single parent, consider the following eight points: Head of Household Status – if your children […]

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If you sell a service or a product, the money you make is generally defined as business income. Additionally, business income includes real estate rents and any fees for service that is paid to an individual. Business income must be reported at tax time, regardless of the type of business. There are three different classifications […]

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Are you a stockholder for any corporations? In some cases, stockholders can receive dividends from the corporation as property distribution. These dividends are generally paid in cash, though they may also be distributed as additional stock or property. Dividends may also be received through trusts, estates, partnerships, and associations subject to tax as either a […]

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On a Roll to Retirement

January 21, 2016

If you have money or assets saved in an eligible retirement plan, you may be able to transfer the funds to a different retirement plan without having to pay taxes on the withdrawal, as long as you perform a rollover. In order to be considered a rollover, the transfer has to happen within sixty days, […]

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If you purchased your health care through the Health Insurance Marketplace, you may have been eligible to receive a tax credit with can assist with the cost of your monthly premiums. This tax credit can be applied up front to help lower the cost of your premiums, in the form of an advance payment. In […]

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Is Interest Taxable?

January 19, 2016

Interest bearing accounts can help you add a little bit extra to your savings. However, if you are able to withdraw the funds without any type of penalty, then you should be aware that interest paid to those funds is considered taxable income for the year you made it available. Interest will be reported on […]

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Some distributions from retirement plans, allotted from qualifying annuity or pension plans through your employer, may be taxable. If any of the following statements are true, your benefits may be taxable: You didn’t contribute to your pension or you aren’t a contributing party to the annuity. Your employer didn’t deduct the contributions from your salary. […]

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What is Gross Income?

January 17, 2016

We all like getting paid. When payday rolls around, it can be the happiest time of the month, at least until the next one. But did you know any salary, wages or tips you receive are considered part of your gross income and must be included at tax time. Withholdings, such as Medicare, income tax, […]

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Working parents know how difficult it can be to find appropriate care for their children while they work. If you pay for someone to watch your children while you work, there’s a possibility you may be eligible to claim the Dependent Care Credit. This credit has certain requirements that must be met in order to […]

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