Category : Taxes : Business & Finance

When Can I Report Meals on My Taxes?

Taxes
If you eat out while on business travel or treat clients to a meal in connection with a business meeting, you may be able to deduct those expenses on your personal income tax return. The Internal Revenue Service provides specific guidelines with respect to the deduction of meals in relation to busin

How to Get an ITIN for Taxes

Taxes
ITIN stands for "Individual Taxpayer Identification Number." Non-residents employed in the U.S. who need to file taxes, but have no Social Security Number, can instead use an ITIN. Their spouses and dependents may also obtain ITINs. It is just a matter of following the application procedure with the

How to Check on My Income Tax Check

Taxes
Many people anxiously wait for their income tax refund check at the beginning of the year. The Internal Revenue Services annually posts disbursement schedules on its website. These schedules show the approximate date refunds are issued based on their filing date. You can check the status of your tax

Alabama State Income Tax Laws

Taxes
All governments require resources in order to function. Governments at the local, state and federal level typically rely on a variety of taxes to provide these resources. A few states do not have an income tax and rely more heavily on sales taxes. Most states, including Alabama, rely on a...

Is a Church Offering Tax Deductible?

Taxes
Generally, financial contributions to nonprofit organizations can be deducted at tax time, creating an incentive for people to give to charity. This includes money you put in the donation basket at church every week. While church offerings can be tax-deductible, the Internal Revenue Service doesn't