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Working in a factory, whether in production or warehouse can be a fulfilling career. If you are a factory worker, you’ll need to know a few things about your income taxes to ensure you are filing correctly at tax time. Your employer will provide you with a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, which will […]
— Read moreRegardless of if you are self-employed or an employee of another business, if you use any part of your home for conducting business, you may be able to deduct certain expenses. Your home must be used in one of the following ways: Exclusively, and on a regular basis as your primary place of business A […]
— Read moreTravel expenses are the ordinary and necessary expenses of traveling for your company, profession or job. Typically, employees deduct these expenses by using Form 2106, Employee Business Expenses, or Form 2106-EZ Unreimbursed Employee Business Expenses, and Form 1040, Schedule A, Itemized Deductions. You can’t deduct expenses that are unordinary or excessive or those that are […]
— Read moreDeductible non-business taxes come in four different types: State, local and foreign income taxes State, local and foreign real estate taxes State, and local personal property taxes State and local general sales taxes Taxes must have been paid during the tax year and ca only be claimed as an itemized deduction, using Schedule A of […]
— Read moreIf you itemize your deductions for a taxable year on Form 1040, Schedule A, you might be able to deduct expenses you paid that year for medical and dental take care of yourself, your partner and your dependents. For a long time beginning after December 31, 2012, you could deduct only the total amount of […]
— Read moreThere are two methods you can use to deduct expenses at tax time: you can either itemize or utilize the standard deduction. Deductions decrease your taxable income, lowering your tax threshold. The standard deduction amount is different depending on factors such as filing status, taxpayer age, and income levels, and is revised annually. There are […]
— Read moreTaxpayers can use Schedule A to create an itemized list of deductions which include specific taxes that you were required to pay throughout the year. You can’t deduct taxes that you paid for anyone else, if you weren’t dually responsible for the tax. Taxes that can be deducted include: State and local income tax Contributions […]
— Read moreChosing to itemize your deductions at tax time can prove beneficial in many ways. When you itemize, you list all of your expenses and amounts paid on Schedule A of Form 1040 when you file your tax return. These expenses can range from medical or dental care and state or local income tax, to mortgage […]
— Read moreWhen you complete Schedule A for your federal tax return, you are able to deduct any home mortgage interest in two categories: Loan interest for monies used to significantly improve a primary or secondary residence, which is backed by the property. The loan must not exceed $1,000,000. Loan interest that is secured by your home, […]
— Read moreTaxpayers who seek a loan for the purchase of a home are likely aware of the tax savings that come with points deductibility. However, refinancing may afford you the same tax breaks. Typically, refinancing requires the homeowner to subtract loan points over the loan’s term. If any portion of the money received from refinancing is […]
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