Employment Taxes

Latest Employment Tax Articles

• 2 ways to deduct your home office on your taxes

  Determine which is best for you — the simplified or the regular home office deduction.

  4 min read Mar 07, 2017

  

• Tax breaks for the unemployed

  While unemployment benefits are taxable, jobless folks may enjoy some tax breaks.

  3 min read Mar 06, 2017

  

• Got a hobby? It might qualify as a business, with all the extra tax breaks

  Tax breaks on hobby income are less favorable than for a business. Here’s how it works.

  3 min read Feb 27, 2017

  

• Tommy Chong talks bluntly about marijuana taxes and his own weed business

  The actor-musician has branched out to a business that complements his roots.

  3 min read Apr 18, 2016

  

• Qualifications for earned income credit: Low-income worker loses job, needs a break

  The Earned Income Tax Credit can get you more money than you paid all year.

  2 min read Mar 15, 2016

  

• Employee vs. contractor: A tax distinction

  Scored a seasonal job? How it’s classified will affect your taxes.

  4 min read Nov 04, 2015

  

• I had an employment agreement with my boss but got a Form 1099. What now?

  If you had an employment agreement, you can dispute the receipt of Form 1099. Here’s how.

  2 min read Oct 06, 2015

  

• Tax help for business, pleasure trips

  A vacation can be even more satisfying when you get financial help via the tax code.

  4 min read Sep 02, 2015

  

• What if employer didn’t turn in payroll tax?

  If your employer didn’t pay the IRS, you can still claim withheld taxes. Here’s what to do.

  2 min read Dec 04, 2014

  

• 2014 tax ballot initiatives in the US

  Voters will have a chance to influence tax laws in the Nov. 4 election.

  5 min read Oct 27, 2014