What is the Child Tax Credit (CTC)? The Federal Child Tax Credit is a program that has been around since the late 1990s. The current administration enhanced the CTC payments to help those in need. The information provided on your 2019 or 2020 tax return will determine your eligibility to receive the payments. If eligible,…
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My Tax Refund Paid My Spouse’s Debt? If this sounds familiar, then you may want to look into this article on getting your refund back. First, take a minute to answer the following questions. If you answer yes to all the listed questions, you may just be eligible to file an injured spouse claim. Did…
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Being a Sole Proprietor As a sole proprietor, you must pay self-employment taxes on your net business earnings at a current rate of 15.3%: 12.4% is for social security and 2.9% for Medicare. In 2021 the first $142,800 of your earnings is subject to Social security taxation, and all your net earnings are subject to…
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This is the one period of the year that everyone does not looks forward to! Tax Season is the most bothersome inconvenience and never anyone’s favorite time of the year. This upcoming tax season is a bit more complex, with unique and special twists to the norms. A lot of care must be taken when…
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What should you do if you receive a letter or notice from the IRS? Don’t ignore it. Most IRS letters and notices are about federal tax returns or tax accounts. Each notice deals with a specific issue and must be address. Don’t panic. The IRS and its authorized private collection agencies do send letter by…
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The government shutdown may affect how quickly tax refunds are available. As many know, on December 22, 2018, a partial government shutdown was mandated. The International Revenue Service (IRS) is just one of the many federal agencies affected by the shutdown. As a taxpayer, it’s only natural to be concerned about how this will affect…
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