Understanding the Alternative Minimum Tax
In my series on what you need to know about your income tax return, I mentioned a part of your Form 1040 that needed its own post – the alternative…
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What Everyone Ought to Know About Their Income Tax Returns – Part 4
THE SECRET BEHIND YOUR TAXABLE INCOME We’ve made our way to the second page of the 1040. And believe it or not, the knowledge you acquired from the previous… -
What Everyone Ought to Know About Their Income Tax Returns – Part 3
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE RICH TO REDUCE YOUR TAX LIABILITY In the first part of this series, you learned about starting off your return on the right foot and… -
What Everyone Ought to Know About Their Income Tax Returns – Part 2
THE SIMPLE GUIDE TO GROSS INCOME In Part 1, I introduced you to two key components at the beginning of your Form 1040. Now we get down to business and… -
Tax Deadline: Shutdown or not, October 15th is coming
People have felt the effect of the government shutdown in a variety of ways. As someone who deals with the IRS everyday, I have to say I’m enjoying the break… -
Marriage – a bonus or a penalty?
I’ve said this before, but it’s worth repeating: I love personal finance. Everything about it excites me– the fundamentals, insurance, investing, estate planning, etc. At my core, though, I’m a…