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Gasoline prices in Michigan fluctuate wildly throughout the year. In January 2019, the average price was $2.15 per gallon. As the weather approached the summer month, gas prices reached $2.85 per gallon in May 2019. Several factors cause gasoline prices to change...
Did you know that there is not just one but TWO tax credits available to offset an individual's income tax obligation if he or she paid for higher education during the tax year? An eligible student may qualify for both the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the...
Anyone deliberately involved in criminal activities such as obtaining stolen goods, selling drugs or money laundering knows the obvious risks. The police can arrest you, the prosecutor can charge you with a crime, and the court (if it finds you guilty) can assess...
It is no surprise that the cost of medical and dental procedures has been on the rise. Even worse, some procedures may not be covered by insurance. This can leave the patient with a large bill to pay that wasn't anticipated in the monthly budget. The money spent on...
Whether you are locked up in jail awaiting trial or serving a lengthy sentence in prison, there is no question that incarceration is a miserable experience. However, the fact that you are in jail or prison does not relieve you of legal responsibilities to file tax...
If you are an employee, your employer deducts certain payroll taxes from your paycheck and forwards them to the U.S. Treasury on your behalf. These payroll taxes include the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (or FICA) tax, which represents a 6.2% Social Security Tax...
In the case of a divorce, separation or even unmarried parents, the issue of who claims any children involved for tax purposes is sure to come up. The Internal Revenue Service generally allows only one person to claim a child as a "qualifying child" for the purposes...
The federal government enjoys receiving a steady stream of tax revenue throughout the tax year rather than a lump sum payment made at the end of the fiscal year. For this reason, employers are required to withhold federal taxes from employees and deposit them with the...
In an effort to combat illegal activities like money laundering, organized crime and tax evasion, federal law requires anyone engaged in a trade or business who receives cash in excess of $10,000 to report that transaction to the U.S. government. This isn't to say...
Everyone seems to be living on a very tight budget these days, so it is not surprising that planning for retirement does not seem to make anyone's priority list. However, the tragedy is that most people don't realize just how important this is until it is too late....