What Are Estate Taxes?

What Are Estate Taxes?

The federal government levies an estate tax on the total value of the property owned by a deceased family member. Estate laws are subject to annual fluctuations in interpretation. The good news is that most American taxpayers who do not rank among the wealthiest 2% in...
Tax Implications of Owning Rental Property

Tax Implications of Owning Rental Property

One form of revenue that affects your tax return is rental property ownership. In order to help you optimize the tax benefits and develop a plan to reduce or postpone some of your taxes, let’s take a closer look at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax...
How to Itemize Taxes When Claiming Dependents

How to Itemize Taxes When Claiming Dependents

Claiming dependents and itemizing deductions is an efficient approach to reducing your income taxes. Each dependent you claim reduces your taxable income by one exemption for tax years earlier than 2018 and enables you to claim a tax credit for tax years beginning in...
The Educator Expense Tax Deduction

The Educator Expense Tax Deduction

The main tax relief for teachers is the Educator Expense Deduction.  To qualify for the Educator Expense Deduction in any given year, you must fulfill three criteria: You worked as an educator, instructor, advisor, principal, or aid for children from kindergarten to...
Tax Credits for Parents: What You Need to Know

Tax Credits for Parents: What You Need to Know

Raising a child can of course be expensive, including the cost of child care, basic living expenses, and college tuition, and these prices are frequently rising. However, parents may benefit from tax credits for schooling, child care, or for simply having kids. The...