The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable credit primarily for lower-income individuals and couples with qualifying children. The credit first offsets any tax liability of the taxpayer(s), and any credit left over is fully refundable. For 2013, the credit can be as much as $6,044 for a taxpayer with three children. The IRS reports that in the past, 1 in 5 individuals … [Read more...] about Don’t Overlook the Earned Income Tax Credit
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Maximizing Qualified Tuition Program Contributions
Qualified Tuition Programs, commonly referred to as Section 529 plans (named after the section of the IRS Code that created them), are plans established to help families save and pay for college in a tax-advantaged way and are available to everyone, regardless of income. These state-sponsored plans allow you to gift large sums of money for a family member’s college education, … [Read more...] about Maximizing Qualified Tuition Program Contributions
Saver’s Credit Can Help You Save for Retirement
Low- and moderate-income workers can take steps to save for retirement and earn a special tax credit. The saver’s credit helps offset part of the first $2,000 workers voluntarily contribute to traditional or Roth Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs), SIMPLE-IRAs, SEPs, 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans for employees of public schools and certain tax-exempt organizations, 457 … [Read more...] about Saver’s Credit Can Help You Save for Retirement
Are You Missing a W-2?
Have you received all of your W-2s? These documents are essential for completing individual tax returns. You should receive a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, from all of your employers each year. Employers have until January 31 to provide or send you a 2013 W-2 earnings statement, either electronically or in paper form. If you have not received your W-2, follow these … [Read more...] about Are You Missing a W-2?
February 2014 Individual Due Dates
February 1 - Tax Appointment If you don’t already have an appointment scheduled with this office, you should call to make an appointment that is convenient for you. February 10 - Report Tips to Employer If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during January, you are required to report them to your employer on IRS Form 4070 no later than … [Read more...] about February 2014 Individual Due Dates