While the tax law has changed in recent years, there are still many deductions that Georgia residents may be entitled to in addition to the standard deduction. For example, it may be possible to take a deduction for student loan interest up to $2,500. This is true for...
Income Taxes
New tax form available to the public
Georgia residents may have heard that the new Form 1040 is going to be shorter than previous versions. This was one of the benefits touted by those who supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). However, taxpayers should be aware that there are six schedules that...
Distributions may be required by the IRS
At some point, Georgia retirees must start taking distributions from their retirement savings accounts. The IRS mandates that individuals must start taking these distributions starting in April of the year after turning age 70 1/2. Furthermore, they must calculate and...
Reducing the tax burden on a divorced individual
Obtaining head of household status can be a boon for divorced parents who meet the criteria for it. Among the benefits is a standard deduction of $18,000 as opposed to $12,200 for those who file single. Furthermore, individuals who have the head of household status...
IRS announces new tax rules for 2019
Taxpayers throughout Georgia and the rest of the country now know what the tax brackets will be for the 2019 tax year. Individuals who make up to $9,700 will be in the 10 percent tax bracket, which is the lowest of the seven income tax tiers. Individuals who have a...
Retirement contribution limits to increase
In 2019, individuals saving for retirement in Georgia and throughout the country will be able to contribute more to their accounts. The IRS announced that the maximum annual contribution to an IRA will increase to $6,000 from $5,500. Those who have a 401k or similar...
Election workers must generally pay income taxes
Georgia residents who perform services for the government during an election must pay taxes on the income they earned. However, this income will not be subject to income tax withholding unless a worker specifically asks for that to occur. This is done by submitting a...
The tax implications of lottery winnings
Georgia residents and others who win a lottery game such as Mega Millions will need to pay taxes on their winnings. Both the IRS and state tax authorities will be looking to collect a portion of any amount received. Those who receive a cash prize will have 24 percent...
Tax code change may result in more owing money
Taxpayers in Georgia and throughout the country could owe the IRS money in April 2019 according to the Government Accountability Office, which says that up to 30 million people have not had enough money withheld for taxes by their employers. This is because of changes...
Draft of 2018 1040 form shows numerous changes
Georgians will be using new tax return forms when they file their taxes next year. The new Form 1040 has substantial changes and is now one page long. The IRS recently released a draft of the new form. While the new form might make filing taxes easier for many people,...