Monthly Archives: March 2017
Meals that are purchased for work or business purposes can either be fully deductible, or only 50% deductible depending on what the meals are for and a few other requirements. 50% Deductible During meetings, meals purchased for employees, stockholders, directors, agents and other business personnel are deductible at 50% of the actual cost of the […]
— Read moreUber and other independent driving services has become popular in many metro areas throughout the year. As a driver for one of these companies, you can expect to receive a Form 1099-MISC and/or a 1099-K at tax time. The company will report the amount you were paid (over $600) for the year to the IRS. […]
— Read moreMarried couples who file a joint tax return should be aware that both parties are liable for each other’s tax responsibilities, meaning if there is a balance owed, it doesn’t matter which spouse’s income the tax is owed on – both will be held equally accountable. There are some situations where one spouse may be […]
— Read moreAre you required to wear certain clothes to work to maintain a specific appearance? If so, have you ever wondered if you can count the expensive clothing you buy to wear to work as a business expense? Many employees think that they can consider work attire to be the same as a uniform, and therefore […]
— Read moreIf you own your own home and have a mortgage, you likely received a document at tax time from your lender. Known as the Form 1098, it totals the amount of interest you paid during the last tax year on your mortgage. The IRS must receive a copy of this form from your lender per […]
— Read moreTaxpayers who earn low to moderate income may find some relief at tax time with the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a refundable credit that seeks to help working families. The EITC works by reducing the amount of taxes you have to pay, and even if you don’t have any tax liability, you may receive […]
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