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The Kiddie Tax: What You Need to Know

2020: The Year of Unemployment Did your child collect unemployment this year? Your family may be impacted by a lesser-known piece of the Internal Revenue Code aptly labeled the “Kiddie Tax”. The Kiddie Tax was implemented by the Internal Revenue Code to stop parents from shifting their investment income to their kids to avoid paying …

Prepare Your 2020 Tax Return With Our 1040 Checklist

2020 is finally over and we all know what that means! It’s time for tax season! The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the economic landscape for just about everyone, and some of these changes may directly affect your 2020 income tax returns. No worries though, we won’t leave you hanging! The CPA Nerds have prepared our …

Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) Information to Know

ERTC Money The CARES Act (passed March 27, 2020) included a novel tax credit allowing eligible employers to claim a tax credit equal to 50% of qualifying wages, up to $10,000 of compensation, for a max credit of $5,000 per employee for wages paid between March 13, 2020, to December 31, 2020. At the time, …

Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020

Highlights of Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 Updated for Michigan Michigan COVID Relief of $465 million was passed by the Michigan legislature and was signed by Gov. Whitmer at the close of 2020 This legislation intends to provide supplemental appropriations to small businesses and entertainment venues that have been hurt by …

Preparing 2020 Taxes

2020 Tax Season Preparation It’s hard to believe, but the 2020 tax season is right around the corner! Because a little preparation today produces better results tomorrow, we are already looking ahead. We value your input and ask that you take note of the following: ~ Your 2020 Tax Organizer will be mailed out to …

4 Popular Tax Extension Questions

Tax Extension Questions 2020 has been a wild ride so far! While protecting your health, did you forget to file your taxes? Have no fear, because CPA Nerds is here to remind you of a few important things. In this article, we’ll answer a few important tax extension questions pertaining to tax filing deadlines from …

Tax Dates You Need To Know

6 Upcoming Tax Dates For Your Knowledge As we approach the end of tax season, there are a number of important dates you should be aware of. We’ve compiled a list of 6 upcoming tax dates. Read more to see if you fall into one of these tax dates. March 15, 2020 Pass-Through Entities Tax …

Understanding Income Tax Brackets

How Do Tax Brackets Work? Have you ever heard someone claim something like “I’m in the 22% tax bracket!”? Claims such as these are often misguided. There is a misconception that all of your income is taxed at a certain percentage rate – this is not how income tax brackets work. New federal income tax …

Tax Tips for Millennial Homebuyers

Michael’s Advice for Millennial Homebuyers Of the many confusing experiences to navigate when saving for a home, buying a home, or selling a home, understanding the tax implications is certainly near the top. If you’re entering the US housing market data for the first time or thinking of starting to save for a home through various …

Should You Pay a CPA to Do Your Taxes?

How Using a CPA to Do Your Taxes Pays Off With an abundance of free and affordable tax preparation tools out there, many taxpayers are asking themselves if it’s still worth it to hire a CPA to do their taxes. While it can seem like the antiquated way of doing things, trusting a CPA to …