Hiring a babysitter, or nanny, is a great way to have in-home care for your kids while you’re working, running errands, or doing whatever it is that you need to do sans-children. What you may not know is that the IRS sometimes considers these caregivers to be “household employees”, and therefore requires employment taxes (or …
What is the Child Tax Credit? The Child Tax Credit was first introduced in 1998 as a part of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 as a $500-per-child non-refundable tax credit. This meant that a taxpayer could not claim the full credit amount, if their total tax liability was less than the $500-per-child credit. In …
Dealing with the IRS isn’t always simple and straightforward. Most employed individuals have the luxury of paying regular income tax which is withheld from their paychecks. But depending on what kind of work you do and how you do it, you may be obliged to pay quarterly estimated taxes. What Are Quarterly Estimated Taxes? The …
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Most professionals only have one job. But it’s becoming increasingly common for Americans to have separate income streams. If you have two or more employers, this can mean having two separate retirement accounts. It’s legal to have multiple 401k accounts. In fact, in a select few professions, it’s quite common. But there are limiting factors …
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Before 2010, most people could not afford to convert an IRA into a Roth IRA. After 2010, the income restrictions that stopped them from doing so were scrapped. But one thing that hasn’t changed is that Roth IRA contributions typically trigger a taxable event. There are few ways of getting around this taxable event: IRA …
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If you’re looking for a worthwhile tax deduction, your mortgage is one place you may be able to save money. The mortgage interest deduction is one of the most sought-after in the US. It’s a useful tool for homeowners and realtors. It’s also often touted as one of the best tax deductions you can claim. …
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Freelancing and independent contracting are becoming more common. Many of the most specific tasks that need to be done are given to these workers. Developers creating apps are just one example of the huge freelance economy. Small businesses and startups often hire contractors and freelancers at some point. Freelancing and contracting provide many unique benefits …
Below are starting ideas for jobs a minor can perform. Of course, some jobs are dependent on age and skills. Some jobs are a great way of learning new skills that can be applied to their education! Janitor – cleaning, emptying trash, etc Scan receipts and save them in digital format (google drive, dropbox, etc) …
Taxpayers with high ordinary incomes are highly taxed. If you’re a high-net-worth earner, you’ve likely diverted some of your income into investments. The most common investment type for those in this situation is real estate. Passive income is taxed with a different set of rules than the ones surrounding your ordinary income. Passive income tax …
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If you’re making a large sum of ordinary income while investing, you’re in a unique tax situation. Ordinary income, like what you earn on through your W-2, on a Form 1040 income is highly taxed. But if you use the right methods to handle your investment income and Section 83(b) election form, you can save …
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