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Employers: The Social Security wage base is increasing in 2022

10/26/2021

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​The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase to $147,000 for 2022 (up from $142,800 for 2021). Wages and self-employment income above this threshold aren’t subject to Social Security tax.

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Working in the gig economy results in tax obligations

5/11/2021

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Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the number of people engaged in the “gig” or sharing economy had been growing, according to several reports. And reductions in working hours during the pandemic have caused even more people to turn to gig work to make up lost income. There are tax consequences for the people who perform these jobs, which include providing car rides, delivering food, walking dogs and providing other services.​

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Why it’s important to meet the tax return filing and payment deadlines

4/27/2021

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The May 17 deadline for filing your 2020 individual tax return is coming up soon. It’s important to file and pay your tax return on time to avoid penalties imposed by the IRS. Here are the basic rules.​

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Unemployed last year? Buying health insurance this year? You may benefit from favorable new changes

4/20/2021

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​In recent months, there have been a number of tax changes that may affect your individual tax bill. Many of these changes were enacted to help mitigate the financial damage caused by COVID-19.

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Estimated tax payments: The deadline for the first 2021 installment is coming up

3/9/2021

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April 15 is not only the deadline for filing your 2020 tax return, it’s also the deadline for the first quarterly estimated tax payment for 2021, if you’re required to make one.
You may have to make estimated tax payments if you receive interest, dividends, alimony, self-employment income, capital gains, prize money or other income. If you don’t pay enough tax during the year through withholding and estimated payments, you may be liable for a tax penalty on top of the tax that’s ultimately due.

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The next estimated tax deadline is January 15 if you have to make a payment

12/22/2020

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If you’re self-employed and don’t have withholding from paychecks, you probably have to make estimated tax payments. These payments must be sent to the IRS on a quarterly basis. The fourth 2020 estimated tax payment deadline for individuals is Friday, January 15, 2021. Even if you do have some withholding from paychecks or payments you receive, you may still have to make estimated payments if you receive other types of income such as Social Security, prizes, rent, interest, and dividends.

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What happens if an individual can’t pay taxes

8/18/2020

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​While you probably don’t have any problems paying your tax bills, you may wonder: What happens in the event you (or someone you know) can’t pay taxes on time? Here’s a look at the options.

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How does the advance premium tax credit work?

5/21/2020

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The Advance Premium Tax Credit can lower your monthly health insurance payment. It came into being in 2010 when President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as "the ACA" or  "Obamacare"). One of the provisions of the ACA was the Premium Tax Credit.

The credit reduces your premium when applying for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, at healthcare.gov. But how does it work?

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Economic Impact Payments

4/15/2020

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Economic Impact Payments, or as they are commonly called, "Stimulus Payments," are already arriving in people's bank accounts. Payments are only being made electronically. Have a question about the money you received (or think you should receive)?

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Cash payments and tax relief for individuals in new law

3/31/2020

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​A new law signed by President Trump on March 27 provides a variety of tax and financial relief measures to help Americans during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This article explains some of the tax relief for individuals in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

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