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How Divorce or Separation May Affect Your Taxes

Submitted by Debra Rodway on Thu, 2017-08-24 05:34

There are lots of things to consider when divorcing or separating, and it is a difficult time emotionally and financially for most people. Big changes are taking place in your life, and you should be aware of how these changes may affect your taxes.

Here are some things you should know about alimony, child support, IRA's, and name changes:

TAX TIPS: Renting Residential or Vacation Property

Submitted by Debra Rodway on Thu, 2017-07-27 09:24

Are you planning to rent out your residential property or vacation home?  If so, there are many things you need to consider other than the logistics of cleaning, maintenance, and service to the renter.

Receiving money for the use of a dwelling also used as your personal residence generally requires reporting the rental income on your tax return. Certain expenses related to renting your property become deductible to reduce the total amount of rental income that's subject to tax.

TAX TIP: Making the Most of Miscellaneous Deductions

Submitted by Debra Rodway on Mon, 2017-07-24 09:42

Miscellaneous deductions are tax deductions that generally don’t fit into a particular tax category.  They can help reduce taxable income and the amount of taxes owed. 

For example, some employees can deduct certain work expenses like uniforms as miscellaneous deductions.  To do that, they must itemize their deductions instead of taking the standard deduction. 

Here are several tips about miscellaneous deductions:  

Visit Chuck's Greenhouse FIRST -- You'll Be Glad You Did!

Submitted by Debra Rodway on Fri, 2017-04-21 11:14

Chuck's Greenhouse is located on Rt. 45 in North Jackson, 1-1/4 miles south of Mahoning Ave.  If you haven't been to Chuck's, do yourself a favor and check it out.  They have beautiful plants and flowers at great prices.  Official opening this season is next Saturday, April 28, at 9:00 a.m..  

Chuck's Greenhouse has been a family owned and operated local business since 1995. Owners, Chuck and Jen Lehotsky, grow about 98 percent of the plants you will find at at their 22,000 sq.ft. greenhouse.

Check out this interesting behind the scenes greenhouse operations video by WFMJ TV and see how they do what they do.

New Ohio Income Tax Requirement for 2016

Submitted by Debra Rodway on Thu, 2017-01-19 13:12

Ohio, along with other states, will require driver’s license information for the primary taxpayer and spouse (if Married Filing Jointly) beginning in tax year 2016.

This new requirement is in an effort to combat stolen-identity tax fraud.

Taxpayers will be asked to provide the information from their driver’s license or state issued identification card. For taxpayers who do not have a driver’s license or state ID card, they will have the option to indicate such and still be allowed to e-file.

Protect Your Personal and Financial Data Online and At Home

Submitted by Debra Rodway on Mon, 2017-01-09 11:10

In recent weeks, the IRS issued a series of Security Awareness Tax Tips designed to help you take steps to protect yourself. If you missed them, we’ve created an IRS Security Awareness Tax Tips page for you to catch up or review.

Remember, cyber criminals continue stealing large amounts of personal data from outside the tax system. They can use that data to file fraudulent tax returns or commit other crimes while impersonating the victims.

The IRS, the states and the tax industry joined together in the Security Summit initiative to help fight back against these criminals. They have made significant progress to help taxpayers, but can do an even better job with your help.

Please consider taking these steps to protect yourselves and your data:

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