Finally – some great news about unemployment benefits – the American Rescue Plan passed! This brings some relief for those who are unemployed. Watch this video for a summary of the expansion and changes to the unemployment benefits in 2021. Latest news about unemployment benefits and how it affects 2020 tax return Wondering how unemployment …
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Big Increase in Child Tax Credit for 2021
An increase in child tax credit is part of President Biden’s stimulus package to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic and stimulate the economy. This stimulus package will provide lower-income parents with substantial financial assistance and supports various other efforts to stimulate the economy. It’s known as the American Rescue Plan Act, and was passed by …
Are Your Unemployment Benefits Taxable?
Are unemployment benefits taxable? As with many tax questions, the answer is “It depends”. With the passage of the CARES Act stimulus package early in 2020, the federal government began supplementing the state’s weekly unemployment benefits. They added $600 per week to unemployment benefits through the end of July 2020. When this provision ran out, …
It’s Official! Another Round Of Stimulus Payments Approved By Congress
Another round of stimulus payments approved by congress? It’s true. The American Rescue Plan Act has passed and includes a third much-anticipated economic impact payment (EIP). This is one of several government measures intended to help financially stressed citizens. This will be the third round of EIPs since the pandemic began disrupting the economy at …
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Is There a Tax Deduction Working From Home?
“Do I get a tax deduction working from home”? It’s the biggest question we hear from almost everyone these days. Especially as many individuals have been forced to work from home due to the COVID pandemic. So do you qualify for a special tax deduction for using your home as a workplace? Let’s break it …
7 Personal Finance Tips For Freelancers And Gig Workers
After literally thousands of income tax filings, we’ve come up with 7 personal finance tips for freelancers and gig workers. There is no question that freelance work and the gig economy have taken the nation by storm. A study commissioned by the Freelancers Union and freelance platform Upwork revealed that the gig economy’s workforce reached …
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Collection of Easy-to-Use Tax Calculators for Personal Finance and more
Looking for tax calculators to help estimate your taxes, or determine your capital gains or losses? Or how about a calculator to help determine if your spouse should enter the work force? This section includes a library of over one hundred financial calculators. The calculators are easy-to-use and provide in-depth analysis for virtually any financial …
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Video: Can I Get a Tax Deduction for a Home Office?
With so many people working at home this year, we’ve received lots of questions about the possibility of receiving a tax deduction for a home office. Because of the pandemic, many have been forced to work from home for the past year. People want to know if they qualify for a tax deduction because they …
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Beginners Guide to Figuring Out Your Tax Filing Status
Understanding tax filing status can be confusing. This article can help clear up any questions you may have about your tax filing status. Filing status is determined on the last day of the year and most often is based on marital status. The two most common tax filing status: Single Unmarried individuals without dependents. Married …
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