Other Areas of Law

When you file your taxes, you must add payments made to you by your employer or from a private fund to your federal income. Government payments made under a worker's compensation act or other law...

Taxpayers can make the government an offer to settle a tax debt for less than the total amount owed. Such an offer is called an offer in compromise. The IRS generally accepts an offer in...

Tax fraud refers to the act of reducing one’s tax liability through fraudulent means - that is, by lying about actual income, hiding income or assets, or general avoidance of paying the amount he...

Everyone who lives or earns money in Canada is responsible for paying taxes. Even international students studying in Canada generally are required to file tax returns. Residents, non-residents,...

Some, but not all, of the funds you receive from a settlement must be reported as taxable income. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) determines whether the income is taxable by evaluating what...

SSI, short for Supplemental Security income, is a U.S. social welfare program that provides money for the basic cost of living expenses for those who qualify. SSI is specifically aimed at...

The IRS, short for the Internal Revenue Code, is a U.S. tax law organization that controls and collects taxes One problem the IRS deals with is the refusal of some individuals to pay their income...

Taxpayers who support a child or relative for six months or more can reduce their taxable income. Five common deductions add up to more than $10,000. Filers claim the deductions on Form 1040 and...

An income tax return is a form that needs to be completed and returned to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) every year. Anyone who earns or receives taxable income during the year is required to...

In addition to paying federal taxes, West Virginia residents, and certain other individuals and organizations that have connections with West Virginia, must pay taxes at the state level. There are...

Marginal income tax relief is a program under Irish income tax law that combines tax exemptions and tax refunds into a single program geared toward low-income taxpayers. If you are an Irish...

The United States government generates the bulk of its operating revenue through the assessment and collection of income tax--both from individuals and businesses. Although there are some...

Earning money does not always mean every dollar you earn is subject to taxation. You can shelter some of your earnings from taxation. Taxpayers protect income by claiming deductions for home loan...

A variety of mechanisms are used to collect taxes. One process is tax deducted and collected at the source. This method for collecting taxes is used in many countries across the globe, including...

If you are an immigrant to the United States, you will be expected to file a federal income tax return every year unless limited exceptions apply. If you are considered a legal U.S. resident by...

Under the Internal Revenue Code, taxes must be paid on income "from any source derived." Considering that rather broad definition of taxable income, there are some exceptions to benefits a...

The amount of tax you must pay on salary paid outside the US depends on where you were located at the time the services were performed, the specific jurisdiction that is asserting taxation...

US citizens and permanent residents are taxed on their worldwide income. Nevertheless, exemptions exist that will allow most US taxpayers to avoid paying US federal taxes on their foreign-earned...

Many senior citizens are eligible for federal weatherization grants to upgrade their home insulation. Weatherization services are provided by the states, and criteria may differ slightly by state....

Tax deduction limits vary according to the type of deduction claimed, and the tax laws that apply for the current tax year. Tax deduction limits can change from year to year as new laws are passed...

Income taxes in Canada are fairly straightforward. The system is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) except in Quebec, whose system is administered by Revenue Québec. The system...

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported in 2009 that in comparison with their male counterparts, women earned 75 cents on the dollar. This puts single moms at a distinct...

The Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007, also known as the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2007, is the bill passed by the 110th U.S. Congress (H.R. 3996). It became public law 110-166 Dec. 20, 2007....

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a federal governing body that oversees taxes in the United States. There are tax laws that apply to most teenagers and adults earning income. Failure to file...

The Common Experience Payment is a cash settlement given to qualified individuals as part of the ndian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. The payment--also known as the CEP--is just one...

There are endless benefits to holding a second passport and dual citizenship: easier travel, tax benefits and employment opportunities. Holding citizenship in Ireland automatically grants access...

According to the Social Security Administration, Supplemental Security Income allows people with limited resources or income to obtain money for food, clothing and shelter. Although people who...

The IRS is fickle when it comes to your income tax. Sometimes, they let you reduce your taxable income, sometimes they give you tax credit to eliminate your tax liability but that's all they will...

Getting that letter from the IRS that says they have assessed an additional tax on your tax return is never pleasant. And quite often, it can be scary. It may be that you claimed a deduction...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) mission is to support and encourage affordable home ownership for low-income families. HUD also enforces the Fair Housing Act of 1968...

Some veterans are entitled to a VA Pension. Find out here if you are one.

Taxes can be complicated to understand as the rules change annually. Many tax codes consist of many pages. Fortunately, some of the basic theories stay the same. The answer to the question "Is...

The taxation of business entities is quite different from the taxation of individuals. In addition, applicable tax law varies according to whether the business is a sole proprietorship, a...

Unlike public housing, which is generally owned and operated by a local housing authority connected to a governmental organization, subsidized housing is owned by private landlords who accept...

Labor union and public employee union members may be able to deduct their union dues as a miscellaneous deduction on their U.S. federal income tax form if they itemize their deductions. While...

Developers have been using a federally funded tax credit to provide affordable housing for low-income citizens since 1987. Unlike other housing initiatives, the Low Income Housing Tax Credit...

When you earn money working in the United States, you have to think about income tax laws. Income taxes are filed on your own, which means it is up to you to make sure they get filed. Nobody will...

Federal income tax laws apply to everybody who earns money while working in the United States. The laws are enforced by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The most important part of federal...

Although there are no major tax regulations that apply specifically to doctors who work abroad, there are special tax exclusions applicable generally to U.S. taxpayers who work abroad. Since most...

Taxes on personal income in the United States have been in existence since the Civil War. Today, we are required to file a federal income tax return to pay taxes on the income we have made during...

Finding housing is one of the essential needs of life, but too often housing prices outgrow a person's wages. The government calculates that a person cannot afford to pay more than 30 percent of...

Very few individuals enjoy handing over a portion of their income every year to the federal government. Did the founding fathers not want to avoid a central government from taking our money? The...

A 1031 real estate exchange, also commonly called a "like-kind" real estate exchange, is a way to change properties without paying federal income tax when you sell the first piece of property....

Public housing is rental housing built to provide safe and affordable places for low-income families, the elderly and people with disabilities to live. Public housing takes many different forms,...

Indiana offers Medicaid as a form of health insurance coverage for some of its residents. However, not all of those who are interested in receiving Medicaid-related coverage qualify under state...

Self-employed people have to supply the work tools and equipment they use on the job. For them, tools are just part of the cost of doing business and are fully tax-deductible. Unfortunately, many...

Taxes are a major corporate expense, sometimes leading to corporate bankruptcy. Furthermore, many people complain that corporate income is unfairly taxed twice--once when the corporation receives...

IRS Form 1040 is not particularly difficult to master with the benefit of some basic guidance. However, there are some important tips that you need to take into account in order to avoid common...

Although U.S. citizens are taxed on their worldwide income, substantial tax benefits apply to U.S. taxpayers who spend all or part of the tax year overseas. The IRS foreign-earned income exclusion...

According to The New York Times (see References), more than 28 million Americans receive food stamps. The food stamp program, which is now referred to as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...