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Posted by:   |  Jan 26, 2023

Child Tax Credit (CTC) Temporary changes made to the nation’s tax laws as part of a coronavirus relief package in 2021, resulted in many Americans receiving additional Child Tax Credit relief in monthly payments. For the year 2023, these credits have gone through a reset. Before we dive into the changes, let us understand what a Child Tax Credit (CTC) means for us. What is the Child Tax Credit? As the name suggests, it is a tax credit designed to help taxpayers support their families. This credit helps families of a qualified dependent child to reduce their tax liability. Here's some key items for taxpayers to consider be..
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Posted by:   |  Jan 13, 2023

What is an FBAR As Per the Bank Secrecy Act, every year you must report certain foreign financial accounts to the Treasury Department and keep records of those accounts. You report the accounts by filing a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) on Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Form 114. Those who must file an FBAR and fail to timely file a complete and correct FBAR may be subject to civil monetary penalties, criminal penalties, or both. A financial account maintained with a financial institution located outside of the U.S. is a foreign financial account. It is the location of the account, not the nationality..
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Posted by:   |  Jan 05, 2023

Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

 

What is an ITIN

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS issues ITINs to individuals who are required to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number but who do not have and are not eligible to obtain a Social Security number (SSN) An ITIN does not: • Authorize you to work in the U.S. • Provide eligibility for Social Security benefits • Qualify a dependent for Earned Income Tax Credit Purposes  

Who n..
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Posted by:   |  Jan 29, 2018

Blog 4 - pictureBitcoin is a crypto currency and worldwide payment system. It is the first decentralized digital currency, as the system works without a central bank or single administ..
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Posted by:   |  Jan 17, 2018

ey-tax-insights-the-3-factors-shapingAs you all know, The President has signed into law on December 22, 2017, represents the most significant changes in tax law in more than 30 years. Whether you gain or loose from the taxes, you will be interested in knowing how these will impact you:

Here is the gist: Standard deduction and Exemption • Standard deduct..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jul 07, 2017
NRI-TAXES-Picture

NRI-TAXES-Picture If you are an NRI (Non Resident Indian), you need to file your income tax returns if you fulfill any of these conditions:

  • Your taxable income in India during the year was above the basic exemption limit, i.e. Rs. 250,000
  • You have earned short-term or long-term capital gains from sale of any investments or asset..
    Read more »

Posted by:   |  Feb 27, 2017
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Blog 3 - Picture An IRS audit is a review/examination of an organization's or individual's accounts and financial information to ensure information is reported correctly according to the tax laws and to verify the reported amount of tax is correct. Taxes are complex and gray areas abound. So, if you think that you filed taxes and reported everything, still there is a chance of getting Audited by IRS. Selection of Audit..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jan 30, 2017
Blog 2 FBAR

Blog 2 FBAR Please note: The due date for Financial Bank and Financial Accounts FBAR Filing for financial accounts maintained during calendar year 2016 is April 18, 2017, consistent with the Federal income tax due date. This date change was mandated by the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015. The Act also mandates a maximum six month extension of the filing deadline. To..
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Posted by:   |  Jan 17, 2018

ey-tax-insights-the-3-factors-shapingAs you all know, The President has signed into law on December 22, 2017, represents the most significant changes in tax law in more than 30 years. Whether you gain or loose from the taxes, you will be interested in knowing how these will impact you:

Here is the gist: Standard deduction and Exemption • Standard deduct..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jul 07, 2017
NRI-TAXES-Picture

NRI-TAXES-Picture If you are an NRI (Non Resident Indian), you need to file your income tax returns if you fulfill any of these conditions:

  • Your taxable income in India during the year was above the basic exemption limit, i.e. Rs. 250,000
  • You have earned short-term or long-term capital gains from sale of any investments or asset..
    Read more »

Posted by:   |  Feb 27, 2017
Blog 3 - Picture

Blog 3 - Picture An IRS audit is a review/examination of an organization's or individual's accounts and financial information to ensure information is reported correctly according to the tax laws and to verify the reported amount of tax is correct. Taxes are complex and gray areas abound. So, if you think that you filed taxes and reported everything, still there is a chance of getting Audited by IRS. Selection of Audit..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jan 30, 2017
Blog 2 FBAR

Blog 2 FBAR Please note: The due date for Financial Bank and Financial Accounts FBAR Filing for financial accounts maintained during calendar year 2016 is April 18, 2017, consistent with the Federal income tax due date. This date change was mandated by the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015. The Act also mandates a maximum six month extension of the filing deadline. To..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jan 09, 2017
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Blog 1 picture You may Need to renew your ITINs! It might have expired. Two reasons an ITIN would Expire as of 1st Jan 2017:

  • If you did not use ITINs for your spouse and dependents – like kids and parents, on a US Tax Return at least once in last three years 2013,2014 and 2015
OR
  • If your ITIN has the middle digits 78 or 79 i.e. 9NN-78-NNNN or 9NN-79-NNNN.
  • Read more »

Posted by:   |  Sep 12, 2016

Blog 8 picture   Starting early in 2016, you may receive one or more forms relating to the health care coverage you had during the 2015 year. The Affordable Care Act requires nearly all Americans to have health insurance. This form serves as proof to the IRS that you had coverage. There are three versions of the 1095 form: 1095-A, 1095-B and 1095-C. 1095A – If you have ins..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Aug 01, 2016

          If you’re still keeping old tax returns and receipts stuffed in a shoe box stuck in the back of the closet, you might want to rethink that approach. The IRS has teamed up with state revenue departments and the tax industry to make sure you understand the dangers to your personal and financial data. Taxes. Security. Together. Working in partnership with you, we can make a difference. You should keep your tax records safe and secure, whether they are stored on paper or kept electronically. The same is true for any financial or health records you store, especially any document bearing Social Security numbers. Here a..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Aug 01, 2016

Blog 7 picture When you sell a capital asset, the difference between the basis in the asset and the amount you sell it for is a capital gain or a capital loss. Almost everything you own and use for personal or investment purposes is a capital asset. Examples include a home, personal-use items like household furnishings, and stocks or bonds held as investments. In most cases, your cost basis in an asset is simply the am..
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Posted by:   |  Jan 17, 2018

ey-tax-insights-the-3-factors-shapingAs you all know, The President has signed into law on December 22, 2017, represents the most significant changes in tax law in more than 30 years. Whether you gain or loose from the taxes, you will be interested in knowing how these will impact you:

Here is the gist: Standard deduction and Exemption • Standard deduct..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jul 07, 2017
NRI-TAXES-Picture

NRI-TAXES-Picture If you are an NRI (Non Resident Indian), you need to file your income tax returns if you fulfill any of these conditions:

  • Your taxable income in India during the year was above the basic exemption limit, i.e. Rs. 250,000
  • You have earned short-term or long-term capital gains from sale of any investments or asset..
    Read more »

Posted by:   |  Feb 27, 2017
Blog 3 - Picture

Blog 3 - Picture An IRS audit is a review/examination of an organization's or individual's accounts and financial information to ensure information is reported correctly according to the tax laws and to verify the reported amount of tax is correct. Taxes are complex and gray areas abound. So, if you think that you filed taxes and reported everything, still there is a chance of getting Audited by IRS. Selection of Audit..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jan 30, 2017
Blog 2 FBAR

Blog 2 FBAR Please note: The due date for Financial Bank and Financial Accounts FBAR Filing for financial accounts maintained during calendar year 2016 is April 18, 2017, consistent with the Federal income tax due date. This date change was mandated by the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015. The Act also mandates a maximum six month extension of the filing deadline. To..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jan 09, 2017
Blog 1 picture

Blog 1 picture You may Need to renew your ITINs! It might have expired. Two reasons an ITIN would Expire as of 1st Jan 2017:

  • If you did not use ITINs for your spouse and dependents – like kids and parents, on a US Tax Return at least once in last three years 2013,2014 and 2015
OR
  • If your ITIN has the middle digits 78 or 79 i.e. 9NN-78-NNNN or 9NN-79-NNNN.
  • Read more »

Posted by:   |  Sep 12, 2016

Blog 8 picture   Starting early in 2016, you may receive one or more forms relating to the health care coverage you had during the 2015 year. The Affordable Care Act requires nearly all Americans to have health insurance. This form serves as proof to the IRS that you had coverage. There are three versions of the 1095 form: 1095-A, 1095-B and 1095-C. 1095A – If you have ins..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Aug 01, 2016

          If you’re still keeping old tax returns and receipts stuffed in a shoe box stuck in the back of the closet, you might want to rethink that approach. The IRS has teamed up with state revenue departments and the tax industry to make sure you understand the dangers to your personal and financial data. Taxes. Security. Together. Working in partnership with you, we can make a difference. You should keep your tax records safe and secure, whether they are stored on paper or kept electronically. The same is true for any financial or health records you store, especially any document bearing Social Security numbers. Here a..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Aug 01, 2016

Blog 7 picture When you sell a capital asset, the difference between the basis in the asset and the amount you sell it for is a capital gain or a capital loss. Almost everything you own and use for personal or investment purposes is a capital asset. Examples include a home, personal-use items like household furnishings, and stocks or bonds held as investments. In most cases, your cost basis in an asset is simply the am..
Read more »

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Posted by:   |  Jan 17, 2018

ey-tax-insights-the-3-factors-shapingAs you all know, The President has signed into law on December 22, 2017, represents the most significant changes in tax law in more than 30 years. Whether you gain or loose from the taxes, you will be interested in knowing how these will impact you:

Here is the gist: Standard deduction and Exemption • Standard deduct..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jul 07, 2017
NRI-TAXES-Picture

NRI-TAXES-Picture If you are an NRI (Non Resident Indian), you need to file your income tax returns if you fulfill any of these conditions:

  • Your taxable income in India during the year was above the basic exemption limit, i.e. Rs. 250,000
  • You have earned short-term or long-term capital gains from sale of any investments or asset..
    Read more »

Posted by:   |  Feb 27, 2017
Blog 3 - Picture

Blog 3 - Picture An IRS audit is a review/examination of an organization's or individual's accounts and financial information to ensure information is reported correctly according to the tax laws and to verify the reported amount of tax is correct. Taxes are complex and gray areas abound. So, if you think that you filed taxes and reported everything, still there is a chance of getting Audited by IRS. Selection of Audit..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jan 30, 2017
Blog 2 FBAR

Blog 2 FBAR Please note: The due date for Financial Bank and Financial Accounts FBAR Filing for financial accounts maintained during calendar year 2016 is April 18, 2017, consistent with the Federal income tax due date. This date change was mandated by the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015. The Act also mandates a maximum six month extension of the filing deadline. To..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jan 09, 2017
Blog 1 picture

Blog 1 picture You may Need to renew your ITINs! It might have expired. Two reasons an ITIN would Expire as of 1st Jan 2017:

  • If you did not use ITINs for your spouse and dependents – like kids and parents, on a US Tax Return at least once in last three years 2013,2014 and 2015
OR
  • If your ITIN has the middle digits 78 or 79 i.e. 9NN-78-NNNN or 9NN-79-NNNN.
  • Read more »

Posted by:   |  Sep 12, 2016

Blog 8 picture   Starting early in 2016, you may receive one or more forms relating to the health care coverage you had during the 2015 year. The Affordable Care Act requires nearly all Americans to have health insurance. This form serves as proof to the IRS that you had coverage. There are three versions of the 1095 form: 1095-A, 1095-B and 1095-C. 1095A – If you have ins..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Aug 01, 2016

          If you’re still keeping old tax returns and receipts stuffed in a shoe box stuck in the back of the closet, you might want to rethink that approach. The IRS has teamed up with state revenue departments and the tax industry to make sure you understand the dangers to your personal and financial data. Taxes. Security. Together. Working in partnership with you, we can make a difference. You should keep your tax records safe and secure, whether they are stored on paper or kept electronically. The same is true for any financial or health records you store, especially any document bearing Social Security numbers. Here a..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Aug 01, 2016

Blog 7 picture When you sell a capital asset, the difference between the basis in the asset and the amount you sell it for is a capital gain or a capital loss. Almost everything you own and use for personal or investment purposes is a capital asset. Examples include a home, personal-use items like household furnishings, and stocks or bonds held as investments. In most cases, your cost basis in an asset is simply the am..
Read more »

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Posted by:   |  Jan 17, 2018

ey-tax-insights-the-3-factors-shapingAs you all know, The President has signed into law on December 22, 2017, represents the most significant changes in tax law in more than 30 years. Whether you gain or loose from the taxes, you will be interested in knowing how these will impact you:

Here is the gist: Standard deduction and Exemption • Standard deduct..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jul 07, 2017
NRI-TAXES-Picture

NRI-TAXES-Picture If you are an NRI (Non Resident Indian), you need to file your income tax returns if you fulfill any of these conditions:

  • Your taxable income in India during the year was above the basic exemption limit, i.e. Rs. 250,000
  • You have earned short-term or long-term capital gains from sale of any investments or asset..
    Read more »

Posted by:   |  Feb 27, 2017
Blog 3 - Picture

Blog 3 - Picture An IRS audit is a review/examination of an organization's or individual's accounts and financial information to ensure information is reported correctly according to the tax laws and to verify the reported amount of tax is correct. Taxes are complex and gray areas abound. So, if you think that you filed taxes and reported everything, still there is a chance of getting Audited by IRS. Selection of Audit..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jan 30, 2017
Blog 2 FBAR

Blog 2 FBAR Please note: The due date for Financial Bank and Financial Accounts FBAR Filing for financial accounts maintained during calendar year 2016 is April 18, 2017, consistent with the Federal income tax due date. This date change was mandated by the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015. The Act also mandates a maximum six month extension of the filing deadline. To..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jan 09, 2017
Blog 1 picture

Blog 1 picture You may Need to renew your ITINs! It might have expired. Two reasons an ITIN would Expire as of 1st Jan 2017:

  • If you did not use ITINs for your spouse and dependents – like kids and parents, on a US Tax Return at least once in last three years 2013,2014 and 2015
OR
  • If your ITIN has the middle digits 78 or 79 i.e. 9NN-78-NNNN or 9NN-79-NNNN.
  • Read more »

Posted by:   |  Sep 12, 2016

Blog 8 picture   Starting early in 2016, you may receive one or more forms relating to the health care coverage you had during the 2015 year. The Affordable Care Act requires nearly all Americans to have health insurance. This form serves as proof to the IRS that you had coverage. There are three versions of the 1095 form: 1095-A, 1095-B and 1095-C. 1095A – If you have ins..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Aug 01, 2016

          If you’re still keeping old tax returns and receipts stuffed in a shoe box stuck in the back of the closet, you might want to rethink that approach. The IRS has teamed up with state revenue departments and the tax industry to make sure you understand the dangers to your personal and financial data. Taxes. Security. Together. Working in partnership with you, we can make a difference. You should keep your tax records safe and secure, whether they are stored on paper or kept electronically. The same is true for any financial or health records you store, especially any document bearing Social Security numbers. Here a..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Aug 01, 2016

Blog 7 picture When you sell a capital asset, the difference between the basis in the asset and the amount you sell it for is a capital gain or a capital loss. Almost everything you own and use for personal or investment purposes is a capital asset. Examples include a home, personal-use items like household furnishings, and stocks or bonds held as investments. In most cases, your cost basis in an asset is simply the am..
Read more »

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Posted by:   |  Jan 17, 2018

ey-tax-insights-the-3-factors-shapingAs you all know, The President has signed into law on December 22, 2017, represents the most significant changes in tax law in more than 30 years. Whether you gain or loose from the taxes, you will be interested in knowing how these will impact you:

Here is the gist: Standard deduction and Exemption • Standard deduct..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jul 07, 2017
NRI-TAXES-Picture

NRI-TAXES-Picture If you are an NRI (Non Resident Indian), you need to file your income tax returns if you fulfill any of these conditions:

  • Your taxable income in India during the year was above the basic exemption limit, i.e. Rs. 250,000
  • You have earned short-term or long-term capital gains from sale of any investments or asset..
    Read more »

Posted by:   |  Feb 27, 2017
Blog 3 - Picture

Blog 3 - Picture An IRS audit is a review/examination of an organization's or individual's accounts and financial information to ensure information is reported correctly according to the tax laws and to verify the reported amount of tax is correct. Taxes are complex and gray areas abound. So, if you think that you filed taxes and reported everything, still there is a chance of getting Audited by IRS. Selection of Audit..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jan 30, 2017
Blog 2 FBAR

Blog 2 FBAR Please note: The due date for Financial Bank and Financial Accounts FBAR Filing for financial accounts maintained during calendar year 2016 is April 18, 2017, consistent with the Federal income tax due date. This date change was mandated by the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015. The Act also mandates a maximum six month extension of the filing deadline. To..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jan 09, 2017
Blog 1 picture

Blog 1 picture You may Need to renew your ITINs! It might have expired. Two reasons an ITIN would Expire as of 1st Jan 2017:

  • If you did not use ITINs for your spouse and dependents – like kids and parents, on a US Tax Return at least once in last three years 2013,2014 and 2015
OR
  • If your ITIN has the middle digits 78 or 79 i.e. 9NN-78-NNNN or 9NN-79-NNNN.
  • Read more »

Posted by:   |  Sep 12, 2016

Blog 8 picture   Starting early in 2016, you may receive one or more forms relating to the health care coverage you had during the 2015 year. The Affordable Care Act requires nearly all Americans to have health insurance. This form serves as proof to the IRS that you had coverage. There are three versions of the 1095 form: 1095-A, 1095-B and 1095-C. 1095A – If you have ins..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Aug 01, 2016

          If you’re still keeping old tax returns and receipts stuffed in a shoe box stuck in the back of the closet, you might want to rethink that approach. The IRS has teamed up with state revenue departments and the tax industry to make sure you understand the dangers to your personal and financial data. Taxes. Security. Together. Working in partnership with you, we can make a difference. You should keep your tax records safe and secure, whether they are stored on paper or kept electronically. The same is true for any financial or health records you store, especially any document bearing Social Security numbers. Here a..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Aug 01, 2016

Blog 7 picture When you sell a capital asset, the difference between the basis in the asset and the amount you sell it for is a capital gain or a capital loss. Almost everything you own and use for personal or investment purposes is a capital asset. Examples include a home, personal-use items like household furnishings, and stocks or bonds held as investments. In most cases, your cost basis in an asset is simply the am..
Read more »

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Posted by:   |  Jan 17, 2018

ey-tax-insights-the-3-factors-shapingAs you all know, The President has signed into law on December 22, 2017, represents the most significant changes in tax law in more than 30 years. Whether you gain or loose from the taxes, you will be interested in knowing how these will impact you:

Here is the gist: Standard deduction and Exemption • Standard deduct..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jul 07, 2017
NRI-TAXES-Picture

NRI-TAXES-Picture If you are an NRI (Non Resident Indian), you need to file your income tax returns if you fulfill any of these conditions:

  • Your taxable income in India during the year was above the basic exemption limit, i.e. Rs. 250,000
  • You have earned short-term or long-term capital gains from sale of any investments or asset..
    Read more »

Posted by:   |  Feb 27, 2017
Blog 3 - Picture

Blog 3 - Picture An IRS audit is a review/examination of an organization's or individual's accounts and financial information to ensure information is reported correctly according to the tax laws and to verify the reported amount of tax is correct. Taxes are complex and gray areas abound. So, if you think that you filed taxes and reported everything, still there is a chance of getting Audited by IRS. Selection of Audit..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jan 30, 2017
Blog 2 FBAR

Blog 2 FBAR Please note: The due date for Financial Bank and Financial Accounts FBAR Filing for financial accounts maintained during calendar year 2016 is April 18, 2017, consistent with the Federal income tax due date. This date change was mandated by the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015. The Act also mandates a maximum six month extension of the filing deadline. To..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jan 09, 2017
Blog 1 picture

Blog 1 picture You may Need to renew your ITINs! It might have expired. Two reasons an ITIN would Expire as of 1st Jan 2017:

  • If you did not use ITINs for your spouse and dependents – like kids and parents, on a US Tax Return at least once in last three years 2013,2014 and 2015
OR
  • If your ITIN has the middle digits 78 or 79 i.e. 9NN-78-NNNN or 9NN-79-NNNN.
  • Read more »

Posted by:   |  Sep 12, 2016

Blog 8 picture   Starting early in 2016, you may receive one or more forms relating to the health care coverage you had during the 2015 year. The Affordable Care Act requires nearly all Americans to have health insurance. This form serves as proof to the IRS that you had coverage. There are three versions of the 1095 form: 1095-A, 1095-B and 1095-C. 1095A – If you have ins..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Aug 01, 2016

          If you’re still keeping old tax returns and receipts stuffed in a shoe box stuck in the back of the closet, you might want to rethink that approach. The IRS has teamed up with state revenue departments and the tax industry to make sure you understand the dangers to your personal and financial data. Taxes. Security. Together. Working in partnership with you, we can make a difference. You should keep your tax records safe and secure, whether they are stored on paper or kept electronically. The same is true for any financial or health records you store, especially any document bearing Social Security numbers. Here a..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Aug 01, 2016

Blog 7 picture When you sell a capital asset, the difference between the basis in the asset and the amount you sell it for is a capital gain or a capital loss. Almost everything you own and use for personal or investment purposes is a capital asset. Examples include a home, personal-use items like household furnishings, and stocks or bonds held as investments. In most cases, your cost basis in an asset is simply the am..
Read more »

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Posted by:   |  Jan 17, 2018

ey-tax-insights-the-3-factors-shapingAs you all know, The President has signed into law on December 22, 2017, represents the most significant changes in tax law in more than 30 years. Whether you gain or loose from the taxes, you will be interested in knowing how these will impact you:

Here is the gist: Standard deduction and Exemption • Standard deduct..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jul 07, 2017
NRI-TAXES-Picture

NRI-TAXES-Picture If you are an NRI (Non Resident Indian), you need to file your income tax returns if you fulfill any of these conditions:

  • Your taxable income in India during the year was above the basic exemption limit, i.e. Rs. 250,000
  • You have earned short-term or long-term capital gains from sale of any investments or asset..
    Read more »

Posted by:   |  Feb 27, 2017
Blog 3 - Picture

Blog 3 - Picture An IRS audit is a review/examination of an organization's or individual's accounts and financial information to ensure information is reported correctly according to the tax laws and to verify the reported amount of tax is correct. Taxes are complex and gray areas abound. So, if you think that you filed taxes and reported everything, still there is a chance of getting Audited by IRS. Selection of Audit..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jan 30, 2017
Blog 2 FBAR

Blog 2 FBAR Please note: The due date for Financial Bank and Financial Accounts FBAR Filing for financial accounts maintained during calendar year 2016 is April 18, 2017, consistent with the Federal income tax due date. This date change was mandated by the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015. The Act also mandates a maximum six month extension of the filing deadline. To..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jan 09, 2017
Blog 1 picture

Blog 1 picture You may Need to renew your ITINs! It might have expired. Two reasons an ITIN would Expire as of 1st Jan 2017:

  • If you did not use ITINs for your spouse and dependents – like kids and parents, on a US Tax Return at least once in last three years 2013,2014 and 2015
OR
  • If your ITIN has the middle digits 78 or 79 i.e. 9NN-78-NNNN or 9NN-79-NNNN.
  • Read more »

Posted by:   |  Sep 12, 2016

Blog 8 picture   Starting early in 2016, you may receive one or more forms relating to the health care coverage you had during the 2015 year. The Affordable Care Act requires nearly all Americans to have health insurance. This form serves as proof to the IRS that you had coverage. There are three versions of the 1095 form: 1095-A, 1095-B and 1095-C. 1095A – If you have ins..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Aug 01, 2016

          If you’re still keeping old tax returns and receipts stuffed in a shoe box stuck in the back of the closet, you might want to rethink that approach. The IRS has teamed up with state revenue departments and the tax industry to make sure you understand the dangers to your personal and financial data. Taxes. Security. Together. Working in partnership with you, we can make a difference. You should keep your tax records safe and secure, whether they are stored on paper or kept electronically. The same is true for any financial or health records you store, especially any document bearing Social Security numbers. Here a..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Aug 01, 2016

Blog 7 picture When you sell a capital asset, the difference between the basis in the asset and the amount you sell it for is a capital gain or a capital loss. Almost everything you own and use for personal or investment purposes is a capital asset. Examples include a home, personal-use items like household furnishings, and stocks or bonds held as investments. In most cases, your cost basis in an asset is simply the am..
Read more »

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Posted by:   |  Jan 17, 2018

ey-tax-insights-the-3-factors-shapingAs you all know, The President has signed into law on December 22, 2017, represents the most significant changes in tax law in more than 30 years. Whether you gain or loose from the taxes, you will be interested in knowing how these will impact you:

Here is the gist: Standard deduction and Exemption • Standard deduct..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jul 07, 2017
NRI-TAXES-Picture

NRI-TAXES-Picture If you are an NRI (Non Resident Indian), you need to file your income tax returns if you fulfill any of these conditions:

  • Your taxable income in India during the year was above the basic exemption limit, i.e. Rs. 250,000
  • You have earned short-term or long-term capital gains from sale of any investments or asset..
    Read more »

Posted by:   |  Feb 27, 2017
Blog 3 - Picture

Blog 3 - Picture An IRS audit is a review/examination of an organization's or individual's accounts and financial information to ensure information is reported correctly according to the tax laws and to verify the reported amount of tax is correct. Taxes are complex and gray areas abound. So, if you think that you filed taxes and reported everything, still there is a chance of getting Audited by IRS. Selection of Audit..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jan 30, 2017
Blog 2 FBAR

Blog 2 FBAR Please note: The due date for Financial Bank and Financial Accounts FBAR Filing for financial accounts maintained during calendar year 2016 is April 18, 2017, consistent with the Federal income tax due date. This date change was mandated by the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015. The Act also mandates a maximum six month extension of the filing deadline. To..
Read more »

Posted by:   |  Jan 09, 2017
Blog 1 picture

Blog 1 picture You may Need to renew your ITINs! It might have expired. Two reasons an ITIN would Expire as of 1st Jan 2017:

  • If you did not use ITINs for your spouse and dependents – like kids and parents, on a US Tax Return at least once in last three years 2013,2014 and 2015
OR
  • If your ITIN has the middle digits 78 or 79 i.e. 9NN-78-NNNN or 9NN-79-NNNN.
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Posted by:   |  Sep 12, 2016

Blog 8 picture   Starting early in 2016, you may receive one or more forms relating to the health care coverage you had during the 2015 year. The Affordable Care Act requires nearly all Americans to have health insurance. This form serves as proof to the IRS that you had coverage. There are three versions of the 1095 form: 1095-A, 1095-B and 1095-C. 1095A – If you have ins..
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Posted by:   |  Aug 01, 2016

          If you’re still keeping old tax returns and receipts stuffed in a shoe box stuck in the back of the closet, you might want to rethink that approach. The IRS has teamed up with state revenue departments and the tax industry to make sure you understand the dangers to your personal and financial data. Taxes. Security. Together. Working in partnership with you, we can make a difference. You should keep your tax records safe and secure, whether they are stored on paper or kept electronically. The same is true for any financial or health records you store, especially any document bearing Social Security numbers. Here a..
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Posted by:   |  Aug 01, 2016

Blog 7 picture When you sell a capital asset, the difference between the basis in the asset and the amount you sell it for is a capital gain or a capital loss. Almost everything you own and use for personal or investment purposes is a capital asset. Examples include a home, personal-use items like household furnishings, and stocks or bonds held as investments. In most cases, your cost basis in an asset is simply the am..
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