The child tax credit (CTC) is a federal tax credit that was created in 1997 by the Taxpayer Relief Act. The credit has been modified in various ways over the decades since its debut, but changes made in 2021 by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are the first to […]
As the pandemic brought much of the world to a halt, it also created an entirely new legal practice area. Congress has passed several laws providing COVID relief to individuals, families, and businesses hurt by the economic shutdown caused by the pandemic. Some of the relief is realized only on […]
Tax debt is a serious issue with substantial potential impacts on your life and financial status. When you owe money to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR), the weight of the possible consequences can be too much to bear alone. An Indiana tax lawyer […]
In the world of taxes, married couples are encouraged to file jointly on their income tax return. By doing this, the government provides couples with several benefits over married couples who file separately. However, filing jointly means one spouse’s return may be used to pay the other spouse’s accumulated debts. […]