With the frequent changes in tax laws and regulations, it’s critical to stay current on tax changes for the 2023 tax year. 1. Standard deduction In 2023, the standard deduction amounts have increased. Married couples filing jointly now get $27,700, with an additional $1,500 for each spouse aged 65 or older. Single filers have a
Here’s a look at what to expect when you file your 2022 tax return (taxes filed in 2023). No additional stimulus payments. Unlike 2020 and 2021, there were no new stimulus payments for 2022 so taxpayers should not expect to get an additional payment in their 2023 tax refund. Child tax credit (CTC): the child
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is a COVID-19 relief bill signed into law on March 11, 2021, by President Biden. The bill provides a wide range of measures aimed at providing financial support and assistance to individuals, families, businesses, and communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
If ALL of the statements below are true, you can claim a boyfriend, girlfriend, domestic partner, or friend as your dependent on your tax return: Relationship: The person lives in your home for the entire year as a member of your household. Income: Earned less than $4,400 in gross income in 2022 (not including Social
There are several ways of owning property after marriage, but keep in mind that they may vary from state to state. Here are the most common: Sole Tenancy. Ownership by one individual. At death the property passes according to your will. Joint Tenancy, with right of survivorship. Both spouses have equal ownership and an undivided
Here is a list that you can use: Certified copies of the death certificate (at least 10). You can purchase them through the funeral director or directly from the County Health Department. Copies of all insurance policies, which may be located in the deceased’s safe deposit box or among his or her personal belongings. Social
Online: At least once each year, you should log on to the “my Social Security” website and download a copy of your Social Security Statement to review your earnings history and verify those earnings with your tax return figures. To see your Statement online anytime, create a “my Social Security account” at https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/ There is
You can check your credit report by following these steps: Obtain a free copy: By law, you are entitled to one free credit report per year from each of the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. You can request your free reports at www.annualcreditreport.com. Purchase a report: You can purchase a credit report
When you move to a new address, you should notify the following: Note: the list is not all-inclusive: the IRS using Form 8822 state and local taxing authorities The U.S. Post Office: You can forward your mail to your new address by filling out a change-of-address form at your local post office or online at
You can take a tax deduction for any money or property you donate to a qualified charitable organization (not to individuals and political organizations). Charitable nonprofit organizations have to apply to the IRS to become “qualified.” Donation (contribution) more than $250 in cash or by check or credit card are not tax deductible unless proved
You can e-file (electronically file) your federal and state tax returns. Most tax preparers must e-file their clients’ tax returns. E-filing is not only fast, but it is also safe, convenient, and virtually error-free. By combining e-file and direct deposit, you neither need to worry about your check getting lost in the postal mail nor do you need