Taxes Basics
What is net income?
Net income provides a more accurate account of the financial status. Here’s why.
Long-term capital gains tax basics
Certain windfalls are considered capital gains. Here’s how to determine what you’ll owe.
What is gross income?
A person’s gross income is used to determine how much they have to pay toward federal and state income taxes.
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