To claim a deduction for a charitable donation, you must have certain documentation. The current tax law requirements are summarized in the table below. Contribution Type Amount Contributed Records Required Monetary (cash, credit card, check) Less than $250 Bank record or written receipt: Name of organization Amount of contribution Date of contribution Monetary (cash, credit […]
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New Form 1099-NEC
The IRS issued a new 1099-series form this filing season called Form 1099-NEC. It replaces Form 1099-MISC for reporting nonemployee, or subcontractor, compensation. The amounts previously reported in box 7 of Form 1099-MISC are now reported in box 1 of Form 1099-NEC. This may seem like a small change, but a number of payors and […]
Social Security: Note the Key Changes for 2020
The Social Security Administration has released new numbers for those paying Social Security and those collecting it. Check out the new maximum taxable earnings amount as well as COLA and other key adjustments. Every year, the Social Security Administration takes a fresh look at its numbers and typically makes adjustments. Here are the basics for 2020 […]
The Ins and Outs of Form 1099
A 1099 tax form is a record that someone was paid non-salary income. It comes in multiple versions, and there’s a good chance you’ll be dealing with one or more of them each tax season. Here’s a rundown of how they work. You’ve probably received a 1099-INT tax form from your bank. It signifies it […]
Gig Economy and Taxes
The so-called gig economy may be the wave of the future for a substantial number of workers. There are lots of implications – especially regarding taxes. The word “gig” has broadened from its original usage by musicians for an engagement for a performance to now include any type of job that’s temporary or flexible, where […]
Worker Classification: Pay Attention
It isn’t easy deciding whether a worker should be treated as an employee or an independent contractor. But the IRS looks at the distinction closely. Tax Obligations For an employee, a business generally must withhold income and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) taxes from the employee’s pay and remit those taxes to the government. Additionally, […]