The tax preparer exam addresses various tax credits. One of these is the Child Tax Credit, which is worth as much as much as $1,000 for each qualifying child of a taxpayer. A tax credit applies direct
An early step in the preparation of a tax return is identification of dependency exemptions. Anyone who has become a tax preparer must completely understand the conditions for claiming a dependency ex
The farming industry has represented a vibrant part of our country since its founding, and it continues to thrive today—from big time commercial farmers to little moms and pops who have capitalized
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Poor Record-Keeping and Failure to Budget Expenses
Failing to make timely payroll tax deposits is a symptom of a problem, not the problem itself. The reason people stop or delay paying thei
The doom and gloom of the past several years is beginning to wane as the economy continues to show signs of gradual and sustained recovery. One indication of this shift in mood among the country’s
If you paid someone to care for your child, spouse, or dependent last year, you may be able to claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit on your federal income tax return. Below are 10 things the IRS
There is no experience more painful, emotionally and financially, than divorce. But recognizing the tax implications can help people mitigate some of anguish. While the tendency is to think that
The key behind turning something that is considered a fad into a permanent phenomenon is to incent people. There is no better demonstration of this than the federal government’s efforts to encoura
Do you remember how we used to spell “Relief”? R.O.L.A.I.D.S! This may be the case again in 2011 when taxpayers who, excited by the Tax Relief Act of 2010, take a hit to the wallet. While the
It is received wisdom that the objective behind an IRS is to build that nest egg for the future. Nonetheless, it is not uncommon, especially in the wake of recession, for many taxpayers to tap into
