It’s possible for a premium tax credit to reduce the amount of money you have to spend on your health insurance plan every month. Click through for more details about this tax break and what the requirements are if you are interested in potentially receiving a tax credit in the form of a refund when […]
When you’re building a business, you might be focused on the here and now. But if you really want to succeed over time and set up a long-term business structure, you must imagine how the business will survive even after you’re long gone. Click through to learn how you can think about the longevity and […]
Earlier this year, the IRS released some new guidance on the business excise tax, an important but often confusing tax. Click through for an overview, to make sure your business is meeting its obligations.The IRS explains that the excise tax is an indirect tax on specific goods, services and activities. The federal government typically imposes […]
Recent law changes impose limits on the amounts that homeowners who itemize deductions on Form 1040’s Schedule A are able to deduct for interest payments on mortgages for their personal residences. Click through to make sure you follow the correct regulations.What are the rules that apply to deductions for interest payments on mortgages? They can […]
A qualified personal residence trust or QPRT allows you to remove your home from your estate to reduce your gift tax. Do you need one, and if so, how can it work for you? Click through for the intricacies of this form of trust.If you think you may face a gift tax issue, you may […]
The yield curve, a graphic depiction of interest rate paths, can be hard to understand and interpret, and yet it remains a bellwether for investors. Click through for a brief overview of what it means, to help you take charge of your investment strategy.A yield curve shows a snapshot relationship between yield to maturity and […]
Summary: Residential solar power has come a long way. What do you need to know as people turn to more renewable energy sources? Could it be a solution for your home—and is there a tax break? Click through to learn more about solar power in your home. For a long time, residential solar power was cost […]
It would seem obvious: A bonus is income and gets withheld and taxed just like the money in the regular paycheck. But in reality, it’s more complex than that. Click through for details so no one faces unpleasant surprises at tax time.Bonuses, frequently given at the end of the year, are a popular “thank you” […]
When you are planning how to divide your estate among family members, fair does not necessarily mean “equal.” Click through to learn how to preserve both the maximum value for the estate’s assets and harmony among the beneficiaries.For some simple estates, all you may need to do is split your assets in equal proportions among […]
As an employer, you will have confidential access to personal and identifiable information regarding your employees. If their information is not handled properly, the private details about their identities can easily end up in the wrong hands. Click through for insight into how you can protect your employees. Deductible levies for itemizers include their payments […]