Tag Archives: income tax

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 […]

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 […]

On a Roll to Retirement

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, […]

What is Gross Income?

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, […]