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How to Determine Which Medical Expenses are Tax Deductible

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Even if you have the best insurance plan, you still might end up paying medical bills. However, all hope is not lost. You can still get a tax break from your medical expenses that can help reduce your overall medical costs.

Learn what medical expenses are tax deductible.

In 2019, the IRS allowed you to deduct medical expenses that exceeded 7.5% of your adjusted gross income.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, all taxpayers may deduct only the amount of the total unreimbursed allowable medical care expenses for the year that exceeds 10% of their adjusted gross income.… Read the rest

Aug
28

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What is a W-2 Form?

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w2 form 2019 2020The W-2 Form is one of the most essential forms in the tax world. It details what you’ve been paid by your employer.

The first point is to remember that the W-2 form is entirely different from your W-4 form. This details any payment that has been withheld as tax by your employer. Any employer that has paid you at least $600 during the tax year must send you a W-2.

Contractors and freelancers will receive 1099s because they don’t have employers; they have clients.… Read the rest

Aug
28

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New Tax Credits and Deductions

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Do you want to reduce your tax bill this year? You can maximize your tax savings by checking to see if you’re eligible to claim any of the new expanded tax credits.

The difference between a tax credit and a deduction is a deduction reduces your taxable income, whereas credits reduce the amount of tax you pay directly. Refundable credits are even better because they can reduce your tax bill even if the credit is worth more than you owe. Non-refundable credits are only valid up to the amount you owe.… Read the rest

Aug
28

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The IRS Form 1040A Explained

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Form 1040A is one of the forms that can be used when filing federal taxes in the US. This form is shorter than the original 1040 form; however, it is more complex than the 1040EZ form. All taxpayers can use form 1040, yet there are restrictions as to which taxpayers can use Form 1040A.

For example, you have to have a taxable income of less than $100,000; you have to take the standard deduction instead of itemizing your deductions.

Filing Status & Exemptions

When preparing this form, you have to list your exemptions and select a filing status before you start reporting your income.… Read the rest

Aug
28

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The New H&R Block Tax Calculator

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As the year ends, many folks start to look at their taxes and assess how much money they might be getting back in their tax refund. The H&R Block tax calculator 2022 is available online for free to estimate your tax refund.

Estimate your tax refund with the H&R Block Tax Calculator 2022

Given that this tool comes in handy, we wanted to break down the H&R Block Tax Calculator’s process and provide a little education on how the H&R Block Tax Calculator works.

The H&R Block Tax Calculator 2022 is Easy to Use

There are numerous “free tax calculators” that you can find online that will help in the process of estimating your tax situation.… Read the rest

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