Category Archives: Income
You can expect to receive a Form 1099-DIV if you’ve been paid dividends on stocks, or had capital gains distributions on mutual fund investments during the tax year. The different boxes on the Form 1099-DIV are: Box 1a: reports the full amount of ordinary dividends paid Box 1b: reports the amount of the sum listed […]
— Read moreIf you’ve been awarded money or damages through a court of law, it’s important to note whether the funds are subject to taxation as income. In order to determine if settlements or judgments need to be included in your income, you have to look at the individual item that the money is taking the place […]
— Read moreEach year you have to pay tax on any investment income you earn. For instance, a savings account earning $2,000 in interest has to be added to any taxable income and you’ll be required to pay tax on it. There are some types of investments that can be partly, or even entirely tax free, meaning […]
— Read moreIf you have a rental property, you are required to report the income you receive from tenants on your tax return. However, if you have a property that you use as your own home for most of the year, but rent for a short term, you may not have to report the income. In fact, […]
— Read moreThe summer is a great time to pursue a job if you’re a student. You have more free time, you gain responsibility, and learn about the real working world. This also means you’ll have to pay taxes, just like every other employee. These taxes support local communities, state, and federal governments. Students who chose to […]
— Read moreThose who receive Social Security income may be required to pay taxes on part of their benefits, though there are some who discover their benefits aren’t subject to federal tax. If you receive Social Security, how can you tell if your benefits are taxable? The following facts can shed a little light on how your […]
— Read moreThis year, taxpayers may notice a new tax that applies to income from investments. Known as the Net Investment Income Tax, you may be responsible for paying this tax if your regular income is over a certain threshold, and you have investment income. If you think you might be subject to this tax, you’ll want […]
— Read moreTaxpayers are required to pay tax on any income received from investments. The same applies to children with investment income. If a child is unable to file their own return, the responsibility lies with the parent or legal guardian to ensure a tax return has been filed correctly. Depending on the type of investment income, […]
— Read moreIf you enjoy trying your luck at the tables, watching the slots spin, or hoping for your horse to win, any money you’ve won from these activities are taxable, ad must be reported to the IRS. You may enjoy a game of chance every once in a while, however, you should never gamble with your […]
— Read moreDealing with the loss of a job can be stressful, even if you’ve just been laid off. You’re struggling to figure out how to make ends meet, and in this time, unemployment benefits may be the answer to the help you seek. However, you need to remember that they are taxable. When calculating your income […]
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