Do You Need to File a Tax Return?

Do You Need to File a Tax Return?

Getting this wrong can cost you One of the more common tax questions is whether you need to file a federal tax return this year. The answer is: it depends. But not filing a tax return when you should can cost you plenty, especially with the passage of a major piece of...
NON-Retiree Retirement Ideas

NON-Retiree Retirement Ideas

Want money when you retire? Here are some tips. Here are five common retirement planning tips and what you can do to take advantage of them. The key is retirement planning starts today, not decades from now when you are reaching retirement age. 1. Having a plan...
Your Home. A Bundle of Tax Benefits.

Your Home. A Bundle of Tax Benefits.

There are many tax benefits built into home ownership. Here’s a summary of the most common. It may be worth a quick review to ensure you are maximizing your home ownership tax benefits. Common deductions Interest deductibility. Mortgage interest is one of the...
Tax-Free Rental of Your Property

Tax-Free Rental of Your Property

Most income you receive is taxable income that is reported to the federal and state tax authorities. However, renting out your home or vacation property on a short-term basis can be done tax-free if you follow the rules. The rule: If you receive rental income for less...
The IRS Says

The IRS Says

Late filing of S corporation and partnership returns can be costly The IRS is penalizing late filers of S corporation and partnership tax returns. This despite the fact that late filing of the tax returns (Forms 1120S and 1065), due March 15th, often does not impact...