Ines Zemelman
- Corporate taxation
- International taxation
- Nonresident taxation
- Bachelor of Science, Baruch College
- MBA in Taxation, Baruch College
Articles
Qualified education expenses: what counts, what does not, and how to claim the right tax break
Higher education is expensive, but the tax rules can soften the hit. The catch is that qualified education expenses do not mean exactly the same thing for every tax break. For one benefit, a laptop may count. For another, it may not. For one rule, room and board qualifies. For another, it does not. That is why the smartest way to approa...
MAGI explained: What Modified Adjusted Gross Income means and how to calculate it
Making the most of Modified Adjusted Gross Income should be a key part of your financial planning and taxes, as it can play an important role when determining your eligibility for various tax credits, deductions, and retirement account contributions. ...
Chances of being audited by the IRS in 2026: What you need to know
If you're a taxpayer, you may have wondered about your chances of being audited by the IRS. While the audit rate for individual taxpayers has generally been declining in recent years, it's still important to understand the factors that can increase your risk and take steps to reduce them. In this article, we'll pro...
How much do you have to make to file taxes?
Determining whether you need to file a tax return in 2026 comes down to age, filing status, and how your earnings line up with the current filing threshold set for 2025 income. Salaries, freelance projects, investment payouts, and even income earned abroad all play a role, and this guide breaks it down in a way that feels clear and easy from the ...
Trump Accounts for US expats and international comparison
Having covered the full mechanics of the Trump Account, its comparison with 529, what to do when your child turns 18, down to the exit strategies in case you are no longer interested, article 8 in our ...
Trump accounts vs. traditional child savings – what makes them different?
This article compares Trump Accounts to the traditional ways families have saved for children: regular savings accounts, UGMA/UTMA custodial accounts, and trusts. The question every parent asks I can already open a savings account in my child's name at any bank. I can set up a custodial account. I can create a trust.&nbs...