With Veterans Day just around the corner, it seems like an appropriate time to review some core tax exemptions that veterans can receive. In today’s article, we outline the Georgia tax exemptions available to our brave men and women who have served in the armed...
Tax Law
How can I lower the taxes I owe?
Tax season isn’t until April, but the deadline will approach faster than you expect. Now that we are nearing the end of 2018, it is time to think about your approach for paying this year’s taxes. It is in your best interests to minimize the amount of taxes...
Election workers can receive tax breaks on their income
The midterm elections are just around the corner. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who will be serving as an election worker on November 6, you may have questions about your compensation—and the tax laws that apply to this income.In today’s...
Lottery jackpots come with huge tax penalties
Millions of hopefuls felt disappointed after they discovered Tuesday night that their Mega Millions lottery tickets did not match the winning numbers. The outlandish odds of winning the lottery did not discourage many Georgians from purchasing a ticket. The jackpot...
Does overtime get taxed differently than regular time?
You’ve had a lot of extra expenses lately—and money has been tight. So when your boss gives you the chance to work overtime, you jump on it. Time-and-a-half pay is just the extra income you need.But when pay day arrives, the increase on your paycheck...
Military service offers key tax benefits
In a previous post, we discussed some of the tax benefits for military personnel serving in combat zones. In today’s post, we examine other types of tax breaks available to military members in other types of service.Reduced interest rates If you come into the...
Tax benefits for military members in combat zones
U.S. military service members who are stationed in combat zones face extreme challenges each day. They risk their lives to serve their country. Itโs reasonable to expect that filing their taxes may be the furthest thing from their minds. The IRS has decided that such...
If you have dependents, check your paycheck withholding ASAP.
In last week’s post, we discussed how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) can drastically change the impact of taxpayers’ paycheck withholding. This week, we take a closer look at how this new legislation impacts taxpayers with dependents.Anytime you start a...
Why you may want to reassess your paycheck withholding
Anytime you start a new job, you submit a W-4 form to your employer. This form details the number of allowances you elect, which in turn impacts how much money is taken out of each paycheck to go towards your income taxes. As we discussed in a previous post, if you...
Back taxes leading to passport denials
In 2015, a provision tucked into the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) added another IRS enforcement tool. The IRS was authorized to work with the State Department to deny or revoke U.S. passports.Who is affected? American taxpayers who owe...
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