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Q & A: The $10,200 Unemployment Tax Break
April 1, 2021
By: HintonBurdick
Generally, unemployment compensation received under the unemployment compensation laws of the United States or a state is considered taxable income and must be reported on your federal tax return. However, a new tax break – in effect only for the 2020 …
Economic Impact Payments: Round Three
April 1, 2021
By: HintonBurdick
On March 12, following the American Rescue Plan Act’s approval and signing, the IRS began sending out the third round of Economic Impact Payments. Most payments were sent out via direct deposit, but approximately 150,000 checks were mailed by the Treas …
Highlights of the American Rescue Plan Act
April 1, 2021
By: HintonBurdick
Signed into law on March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) contains several tax provisions affecting individuals and families. Let’s take a look: Economic Impact Payments (EIP3). A third round of economic impact payments (EIP3) will …
Federal Tax Deadline Extended To May 17
April 1, 2021
By: HintonBurdick
The federal income tax filing due date for individual taxpayers, including individuals who pay self-employment tax, has been extended to Monday, May 17, 2021, for the 2020 tax year. There is no need to file any forms to qualify for this automatic feder …
There’s Still Time to Make an IRA Contribution for 2020
March 1, 2021
By: HintonBurdick
If you haven’t contributed funds to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for tax year 2020, or if you’ve put in less than the maximum allowed, you still have time to do so. You can contribute to either a traditional or Roth IRA until the April 15, 20 …
Unemployment Benefits Identity Theft Scam Alert
March 1, 2021
By: HintonBurdick
During 2020, millions of taxpayers were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through job loss or reduced work hours. Some taxpayers who faced unemployment or reduced work hours applied for and received unemployment compensation from their state. As a remi …
Claiming the Credit for Other Dependents
March 1, 2021
By: HintonBurdick
Taxpayers with dependents who don’t qualify for the child tax credit may be able to claim the credit for other dependents. The maximum credit amount is $500. To take the credit your dependent must meet certain conditions. For example, the dependent you …
Tax Tips for Children with Investment Income
March 1, 2021
By: HintonBurdick
Special tax rules may apply to some children who receive investment income. The rules may affect the amount of tax and how to report the income. Here are five important points to keep in mind if your child has investment income this year: 1. Investment …
Tax Credits for Electric Vehicles and Plug-in Hybrids
March 1, 2021
By: HintonBurdick
Tax credits are still available for Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicles including passenger vehicles and light trucks. The credit applies to vehicles acquired after 12/31/2009, and is limited to $7,500. State and/or local incentives may als …
Capital Gains Tax on Sale of Stocks
March 1, 2021
By: HintonBurdick
Apps like Robinhood make it easy for everyone to play the stock market. If you’re a retail investor who made money last year buying and selling stocks, you may owe capital gains tax when you file your tax return this year. If you lost money, you may be …
