By deducting the amount of alimony given to an ex-spouse, the alimony deduction lets taxpayers lower their taxable income. Understanding the qualifying requirements and how recent modifications—especially from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)—affect this deduction for divorces completed after 2018 is therefore vital. Alimony is? Alimony is a payment of financial support from […]
As a trained teacher, you might qualify to deduct unreimbursed expenses for supplies and other teaching-related charges. You must have labored at least 900 hours during the school year for a school that offers elementary or secondary education, as defined by state law, to qualify. Eligible teachers are K–12 teachers, professors, counselors, principals, and aides. […]
Unreimbursed employment expenses are work-related expenses individuals incur out of pocket and their employer does not compensate them for. Historically, if these costs surpassed 2% of their adjusted gross income (AGI), workers may deduct them as miscellaneous itemized deductions. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017, however, blocked this deduction for most workers […]
Knowing the Projected Tax Payment Credit Underpayment of Estimated Taxes Penalty Adjustment and Waiver of Penalty Reporting Adjustments and Estimated Tax Payments
Who Must Pay Back the Credit? Repaying the Credit Repayment ExceptionsHomeowners may be exempt from repayment if: Examining Your Repayment Situation Key Takeaway
A government tax benefit meant to promote the acquisition of electric cars (EVs). This nonrefundable credit can help lower a taxpayer’s responsibility when purchasing a qualifying EV. Qualifying for the Credit A car has to satisfy the following requirements to be eligible for the credit: Amount of Credit Applying for the Credit Phase-Outs and Limitations […]
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