by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Jun 2, 2022 | Business, Individuals, Newsletter, Tax
Settling Tax Debt With an IRS Offer in Compromise An offer in compromise (OIC) is an agreement between a taxpayer and the Internal Revenue Service that settles a taxpayer’s tax liabilities for less than the full amount owed. That’s the good news. The bad...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Apr 5, 2022 | Individuals, Newsletter, Tax
As a reminder, taxpayers have the right to pay only the amount of tax legally due, including interest and penalties. They also have the right to have the IRS apply all tax payments properly. This is one of 10 fundamental rights known collectively as the Taxpayer Bill...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Apr 3, 2022 | Individuals, Newsletter, Tax
As the April 18th tax deadline quickly approaches, last-minute tax filers should make sure they have all their documents before filing a tax return. You should have received a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, from each of your employers for use in preparing your...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Mar 3, 2022 | Individuals, Newsletter
The credit for other dependents is a tax credit available to taxpayers for each of their qualifying dependents who can’t be claimed for the child tax credit. The maximum credit amount is $500 for each dependent who meets certain conditions. These include:...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Mar 3, 2022 | Individuals, Newsletter
Social Security benefits include monthly retirement, survivor, and disability benefits; they do not include Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, which are not taxable. Generally, you pay federal income taxes on your Social Security benefits only if you have...
by briesterer@thinkvisionary.com | Mar 2, 2022 | Individuals, Newsletter
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many taxpayers opt for the standard deduction, but sometimes itemizing your deductions is the better choice – often resulting in a lower tax bill. Whether you bought a house, refinanced your current home, or had extensive...
