Sadly, the solar tax credit is sunsetting soon. This federal tax credit was for the purchase and installation costs of a residential solar system. It started as 30% of the cost for several years through 2019. Then the credit dropped to 26% of the cost in 2020. The tax credit will be over in 2021, …
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Tax Consequences of Losing Your Job
The tax consequences of losing your job can be overwhelming at an already stressful time. However, knowing what those tax issues are, regardless of how many issues are involved, is key. How you react can profoundly impact your taxes and finances. The following are typical issues related to taxes and loss of employment: Tax Consequences …
Actually, A Recession Is A Great Time to Launch A New Startup
Wondering if a recession is a great time to launch a new startup? It’s safe to say that there are a lot of people worried about a global recession. Thanks to the economic slowdown that the pandemic has brought with it, people are watching their money. And your average entrepreneur and startup founder is chief …
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Still Waiting for The IRS To Cash Your Check?
If you are still waiting for the IRS to cash your check – you are not alone. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS has furloughed many of its employees, or had them work from home to mitigate the spread of the virus. Many IRS offices remained shuttered for months. A backlog of millions of pieces …
Paying Too Much Interest on Your Home Mortgage?
Are you paying too much interest on your home mortgage? Only you can be the judge of that – but right now, interest rates are at an all-time low. You may want to consider refinancing your existing home mortgage to take advantage of these super low rates. Especially if doing substantially reduces your monthly mortgage …
Do You Know Unemployment Benefits Are Taxable?
Did you know? Unemployment benefits are taxable! With the passage of the CARES Act stimulus package earlier this year, the federal government added $600 to the normal state weekly unemployment benefits. Also, the number of benefit weeks were increased to a total of 39. In many cases, workers are receiving unemployment benefits for the first …
Foreclosure Tax Issues to Be Aware Of
If a foreclosure is in your future, you should be aware of certain tax issues. As part of the CARES Act, Congress provided temporary relief for homeowners with federally backed mortgages who were financially impacted by COVID-19. For those unable to keep up with their home mortgage payments, the relief provides mortgage forbearance. Also this …
October’s Extended Due Date Is Approaching Quickly!
October’s extended due date is just around the corner. Due to COVID-19, the IRS postponed the original deadline for filing 2019 returns to July 15, 2020. If you could not complete your 2019 tax return by July 15 and filed a request for additional time to file, that extension expires on October 15, 2020. Failing …
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Watch Out for Tax Penalties
Watch out for tax penalties! While most taxpayers don’t intentionally incur tax penalties, many who are penalized just aren’t aware of what those penalties are. Nor are they aware of the possible impact on their wallets. Watch this video to look at some of the more commonly encountered tax penalties and how to avoid them …