Ryan McInnis 
If you’ve changed jobs within the last year, your previous employer could forget to send you a W2. Most employers and human resource departments try not to let previous employees slip through the cracks at tax time, but it’s a busy time of year and mistakes do happen. It’s important to know when you should … Read more
Hopefully, your parents will live long, healthy lives. If they do, you’ll likely see the pendulum swing as they age and find yourself caring for the people who once took care of you. When a nursing home isn’t an option, many people find themselves moving their parents in with them and taking care of them … Read more
Getting married can change your life in a myriad of ways, and one of those changes will be in how you do your taxes. Much like your marriage itself, your new tax picture can provide many benefits and perks. Things won’t always be sunshine and roses, though. If you’re not careful, getting married and filing … Read more
If you’ve decided to give a friend or family member a monetary gift, you’re probably doing so because you want to help them out — not hand them a tax liability. Fortunately, you need not worry. The IRS holds the gift giver liable for any taxes rather than the recipient. That’s if there is any … Read more
Many taxpayers are aware that you can deduct business use of a personal vehicle on your taxes. Often overlooked, however, are other vehicle tax deductions. The largest of these deductions is usually the vehicle sales tax deduction, and it can make a big dent in your tax liability. Here’s what you need to know about … Read more
If you receive a lawsuit settlement, you can expect forms related to it to start rolling in at tax time. Depending on the type and complexity of your lawsuit, you may get several different settlement reports from multiple sources, and things can get confusing in a hurry. Today we’re happy to give you an overview … Read more
The home office deduction is one of the most often misused tax deductions available, and it can get taxpayers in hot water with the IRS. It can be difficult to determine whether or not you can take the home office deduction at all, and taking it requires meticulous record-keeping. To ease this problem, the IRS … Read more
It’s common knowledge that self employed people must pay income tax like everyone else, but sometimes it can be tricky to know what exactly qualifies as self-employment. The taxpaying community also seems well aware of self employment tax, as well, but again the specifics get a little hazy. Today we’re going to clear the air … Read more
A well-rounded portfolio can be a great way to invest and make some extra cash. Like most financial activities, however, trading stocks will affect your income tax. The IRS taxes investment income, but there are many factors that determine exactly how they do so. What are Capital Gains? Simply put, a capital gain is any … Read more
Higher education is becoming increasingly necessary in today’s world. At the same time, however, it’s becoming less and less likely that your education will pay for itself once you land a great job after graduation. To help offset exorbitant tuition rates and fees, the IRS offers several tax deductions to help with qualified education expenses. … Read more
