Earned Income Tax credit (EITC) Updates and News

See this article for the latest Earned Income Credit tables – including eligibility expansions and refund delays (due to PATH act) when claiming this credit in your tax return. _________ [2014 EIC Update] The IRS has released 2014 Earned Income Tax credit (EITC) details which are shown in the table below. There have …

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2013 IRS Official Tax Updates – Tax Rate Schedules, Standard Deduction, Personal Exemption and AMT update

The IRS has published its official 2013 changes reflecting annual inflation adjustments and tax table updates from the recently passed Fiscal Cliff legislation, officially known as the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Key changes include: For 2013 the 39.6 percent tax rate has been reinstated for individuals whose income exceeds $400,000 ($450,000 for married …

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Roth IRA Contribution Limits Based on Filing Status and Income

After several years the IRS has raised Roth IRA contribution levels, along with the annually indexed income qualification levels that allow eligible contributions. This is good news for those looking for tax effective ways to manage their retirement savings. [See this article for the latest Roth IRA limits] Unlike 401(k) and Traditional …

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Get Your Tax Refund Money Now!

A lot of people look forward to their tax refund at the end of the year. But I know that if I get a big refund, it usually means I haven’t kept up with my paycheck withholding. Why should I wait until next year to get my hands on money …

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