Tag: tax
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Taxpayer Bill of Rights
By law, all taxpayers have the right to finality of federal tax matters Taxpayers have the right to finality when working with the IRS. For example, taxpayers have the right to know when the IRS has finished an audit. This is one of 10 basic rights, known collectively as the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Here’s what…
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Filing Your First Income Tax Return
Filing your first income tax return can seem like a daunting task, especially for recent college graduates who are new to the workforce. The process involves understanding tax forms, figuring out your filing status, and potentially dealing with student loan interest deductions. However, with a step-by-step approach and an understanding of the resources available, this…
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Income Tax Filing Deadline
The April 15th income tax filing deadline is a date ingrained in the minds of millions of Americans, marking the annual due date for submitting individual tax returns to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This deadline has a history that stretches back over a century, evolving alongside changes in tax laws, societal norms, and technological…
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Taxes, Taxes and More Taxes
Understanding the Alternative Minimum Tax and Its Impact on Taxpayers The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is a parallel tax system designed to ensure that individuals and corporations who benefit from certain tax benefits pay at least a minimum amount of tax. Initially introduced in 1969, the AMT aims to prevent high-income taxpayers from using extensive…
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Countries with the Highest and Lowest Tax Rates
Understanding Global Taxation In the complex web of global economics, taxation plays a pivotal role in shaping nations’ social, economic, and infrastructural landscapes. Governments worldwide employ taxation as a primary tool to generate revenue, which is subsequently utilized to fund public services, such as healthcare, education, and transportation. However, the extent to which citizens are…
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Understanding Tax Filing Statuses
A Comprehensive Guide Tax season can be a time of complexity and confusion, with various forms, deductions, credits, and especially filing statuses to consider. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) categorizes taxpayers into several filing statuses, each with its eligibility criteria and tax implications. This comprehensive guide explores the different tax filing statuses available to taxpayers…
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Qualified Domestic Relations Order
We recently had a new client in the office that had gone through a divorce and in the course of events, one spouse withdrew $80,000 prematurely from a 401-k in order to settle the property settlement. Because the attorneys involved did not address the issue, it cost the couple $8,000 in early withdrawal penalties that…
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Understanding the March 15 Deadline for Passthrough Entities
As the tax season approaches, it’s crucial for owners and members of passthrough entities, such as S-Corporations and Partnerships, to be aware of the critical deadlines that affect their tax filing responsibilities. One of the most important dates to remember is March 15. This deadline is set for these entities to file their tax returns,…
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March 1 Tax Deadline
Cook and Company reminds farmers and fishers who chose to forgo making estimated tax payments by January that they must generally file their 2023 federal income tax return and pay all taxes due by Friday, March 1, 2024. The special March 1, 2024, deadline allows farmers and fishers to avoid any estimated tax penalties. Though…
