Beverly Bird

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) wants its share of income regardless of the age of the earner, but different rules can apply depending on age and other factors. You might be wincing at the thought of having to prepare another […]

Running a successful business requires navigating a complex labyrinth of federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Tax policies are not the least of these burdens given the mix of corporate income tax, sales tax, property taxes, individual income taxes,

People relocate for many reasons, personal and professional, but the latest report from the Tax Foundation on the most popular U.S. destination states suggests three big factors rule: lower cost of living, lower taxes, and plenty of sunshine. Of the

Everybody needs an estate plan, regardless of their age, state of health, or even the size of their assets. An estate plan ensures that your money and property go to the people of your choice while minimizing the impact of

What Is the Charitable Contribution Deduction? The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) includes a tax break for charitable giving. However, claiming the charitable contribution deduction is subject to numerous rules. For instance, your donation must be made to a qualifying organization,

Goodboy Picture Company / Getty Images Paid family leave provides workers with income when they’re unable to work due to the birth of a child, among other reasons. It goes hand-in-hand with paid medical leave. The programs offer wage replacement

Key Takeaways Form 8027 reports allocated tips, as well as tips received, to the IRS so the agency can confirm that the right amount of taxes was withheld from employees’ pay. Employers must allocate tips to workers if their total

Key Takeaways A divorce can start out as contested, but spouses might resolve their differences through mediation and negotiation without requiring a judge to intercede. The cost of a contested divorce depends a great deal on the complexity of the

Key Takeaways An uncontested divorce is the result of spouses reaching an agreement as to how to end their marriage so the court doesn’t have to make decisions for them. Issues like custody, child support, alimony, property division, and debt

Divorce expenses involve a great deal more than what your lawyer will cost you—but paying for your attorney’s services will take up a big part of the overall tab in many cases. A divorce can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars