by Leif Jensen | Nov 18, 2019 | Taxes |
The Social Security wage base rises next year to $137,700, this is a $4,800 hike. The Social Security tax rate on employers and employees stays pat at 6.2%. Both will continue to pay the 1.45% Medicare tax on all compensation, with no cap. Individuals also pay the...
by Leif Jensen | Nov 11, 2019 | Taxes |
If you have a child due towards the end of the year be sure your child has a Social Security number if claiming the child credit. Listing applied for is no longer an option. You must put the SSN on the Form 1040 to get the $2,000 credit. Eligible children without SSNs...
by Leif Jensen | Nov 6, 2019 | Taxes |
People who choose to go without health coverage will find it easier to fill out their 2019 tax returns. The 2017 tax reform law repealed the fines under Obamacare’s individual mandate for post-2018 years. So those taxpayers who chose to forgo getting health insurance...
by Leif Jensen | Nov 5, 2019 | Running a Business, Taxes |
A business manager called in a bit of a panic. It seems that their bookkeeper had quit four months before and they received a notice that they are now being audited by the Illinois Department or Revenue for their Sales Taxes for 2017 to 2019. I went to meet with the...
by Leif Jensen | Nov 4, 2019 | General, Rant, Running a Business, Taxes |
U.S. National Debt has risen to a record high exceeding $22 Trillion. To make matter worse according to the Treasury Department data comes as tax revenue has fallen and federal spending continues to rise. The new debt level reflects a rise of more than $2 trillion...
by Leif Jensen | Oct 15, 2019 | General, Rant, Taxes |
How does this actually work… The states, Illinois included, have done everything they can to threaten, sue, rob and kill the tobacco industry. Now they are setting their sights on killing e-cigarettes and the vaping markets. But Illinois plans to remake its fortunes...
