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Protecting Yourself from Scammers
As we move into tax season, we want to encourage all our readers to be vigilant and watch out for scammers. These fraudsters will use any means necessary to separate you from your hard-earned money. Here is what you need to keep an eye out for. In 2021,...
Standard vs Itemized Deductions
Do you have all the documents needed to prepare your taxes this year? Do you still have some lingering questions? A common question I get asked is the difference between standard and itemized deductions. Deciding which option is best for you involves comparing the...
Documents You Need to Prepare for Tax Time
It’s getting close to being that time again—tax time. Whether you have been working remotely this past year or have been in the office, you may have questions about how best to prepare your taxes. Having the proper documents is one of the first and most important...
Alternative Ways to Obtain an IP PIN
Protecting your identity in this ever-changing world is on the minds of millions of Americans. In November 2020, we introduced you to the Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN). The IP PIN is available to all taxpayers to protect them from someone...
What You Need to Know About the Earned Income Tax Credit Changes
There have been numerous tax law changes in the past year that are affecting how folks file for 2021. In my last two blogs, I talked about the expanded child tax credit as well as tools that can help you properly apply the credit if you qualify. In this blog, I will...
Tools to Help You with the New Child Tax Credit
There have been numerous changes to the tax laws in the past year and many people I visit with are wondering how it will affect them. In our last article, we talked about the new 2021 expanded child tax credit, which will affect millions of Americans. Since that...
What You Need to Know About the Expanded Child Tax Credit
Since the pandemic began back in early 2020, Congress has enacted several laws to help individuals, families, and businesses recover. Many of those laws affected taxpayers’ 2020 tax returns; others will affect the 2021 returns and beyond. In this article, we are going...
Started a Side Gig? Here’s How it Will Affect Your Taxes
During the pandemic, many people who were laid off from work or had their hours cut decided to supplement their income with a side business, otherwise known as a side gig. The gig economy includes income-producing activities like driving for Uber, providing shopping...
What You Need to Know About the Second Economic Stimulus Payment
The second economic stimulus payment has been a helpful bonus for many who continue to be negatively impacted by the pandemic. However, it can also be a little bit confusing. At Crystal Financial, we continue to receive questions from our clients regarding the...
How Remote Working Will Affect Your Taxes
The pandemic has changed the way we live, work, and play. One of the most profound changes is that millions of Americans started to work from home instead of going into their office. Some of those folks are now working back in the office while others continue to work...
