Tax Tips for Teachers

Tax Tips for Teachers

Deducting Educator Expenses With the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act came a massive increase in the standard deduction. In 2019 and 2020, Forbes magazine estimates that over 90% of taxpayers will take the standard deduction rather than itemize on Schedule A. That’s good...
Estate and Gift Tax for Beginners

Estate and Gift Tax for Beginners

Most of us are familiar with paying income or property tax; but have you heard of the gift tax? In most instances, the government does not tax a gift from one person to another. However, in some circumstances, particularly for wealthy individuals, a tax on gifts can...
Self-Employment Tax Basics for Clergy

Self-Employment Tax Basics for Clergy

Self-employment tax is the biggest tax expense for members of the clergy (pastors, bishops, missionaries, priests, ministers etc). In this article, you will learn what is self-employment tax, why you must pay it, what earnings are included in this tax, and how to...