- When is a Charitable Contribution Appraisal Required?
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A commonly overlooked requirement of taking a tax deduction for donating clothing and household goods to charity is the substantiation requirement, for both what is donated and the value placed on the donation. Because the IRS has encountered so much abuse in this area, it has increased the donation verification requirements over the years, and taxpayers risk losing the deduction if their donations are not correctly documented and reasonably valued.
- Did You Have to Repay Part of Your Obamacare Subsidy and Don't Know Why?
- As part of Obamacare, most everyone is required to be insured or pay a penalty. However, this created a substantial financial burden for lower-income families. To alleviate this situation, Obamacare included a subsidy, referred to as the premium tax credit (PTC), to help them pay the cost of the insurance.
- Need help with retirement savings? Uncle Sam may be able to help.
- If you are a lower income taxpayer, Uncle Sam may be able to help.
- Home Office Tax Deduction Overview
- Generally, the portion of your home used for business must be used exclusively for business, and is one of the following:
- Quickbooks Tip - Using QuickBooks’ Income Tracker
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QuickBooks provides numerous ways to learn about your company’s health. Income Tracker is one of the most effective.
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