Tax season can be complicated: From the math, to the organization of documents, to the filing of the forms. The IRS has over 900 different tax forms available to taxpayers when filing their returns. Generally, the average taxpayer doesn’t have to worry about a majority of the forms. Ten of them are relatively common, and […]
— Read moreDeductions are an excellent way to recoup some of your expenses incurred throughout the year. How you account for those expenses, however, can make a big difference on your tax bill. Taxpayers have two methods of claiming deductions- itemizing or taking the standard deduction – and they must choose one to use when filing their […]
— Read moreThis tax season, you may receive a Form 1099 in the mail, specifically if you performed work outside your typical employer. You’ll need this document to file your tax return, so it’s important you store it in a safe place until you have everything you need to complete your return. What is a 1099? This […]
— Read moreHave you ever owed taxes after you’ve filed your return in April? If so, you’re probably looking for ways to save this tax season. Seeing which tax credits you qualify for can make a big impact on your tax bill this season. Tax credits are a big advantage to taxpayers. Qualifying for a credit is […]
— Read moreSaving your money isn’t easy, though when retirement rolls around, you’ll be happy you have some cash stored away. If you work and make contributions to a retirement plan or Individual Retirement Account (IRA), you may be eligible for a specific tax benefit called The Saver’s Tax Credit. Found on tax forms under the name […]
— Read morePaying for educational expenses isn’t easy. At tax time, there are certain educational tax credits that can help offset some higher education costs by lowering the tax liability of households with eligible students. There are even some circumstances where one may be eligible for a tax refund. The two major education tax credits are: American […]
— Read moreFinding quality care for your children while you work or look for work can be costly. Thankfully, the IRS offers the Child and Dependent Care Credit for taxpayers who incur expenses relating to child care in order for them to work. This federal credit also applies to families who pay for the care of an […]
— Read moreThe Garden State has seen its fair share of out-of-state employees joining the workforce. So, for an employee who travels from another state in which they live, to work in New Jersey, has to file multiple tax returns at tax time, right? Not necessarily, as it depends on the state in which you reside thanks […]
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