Mel Whitney
Articles
9 US States With No Income Tax
There are a handful of states with low state tax or without an income tax, and a couple of others that only tax dividends and interest. Of course, these states must still fund government programs, so they raise the money using fees, property taxes, sales taxes, and various other sources of income. Depending on the details of your individual situa...
Tax Considerations for Au Pairs in the United States
Broadly speaking, "Au pair" is a French phrase meaning "at the par" or "at the peer" [level] and is used to describe someone who boards temporarily in someone else's home. The term takes on a very narrow technical definition in United States law, however, and carries with it various tax obligations. An au pair is a visitor to the US admitted unde...
Understanding the Section 199A Business Income Deduction
The purpose of Section 199A deduction or Pass-through deduction is to provide some relief to small businesses by allowing the deduction of as much as 20% of income. This article will provide you with an overview of this deduction, and some watch-outs in claiming it. An Overview of Section 199A deduction Passed...
Don’t Pay Sales Tax for Home Improvements - NY, NJ, PA
New Yorkers - don’t pay sales tax for home improvement We all want a new bathroom, kitchen, or other improvement to our home. None of us, however, want to pay tax on these improvements. The good news is that you don’t have to (at least in New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania)...
Non-U.S. Amazon Sellers & U.S Tax Obligations
Non-Resident Alien merchants selling goods on Amazon Non-US merchants from all over the world sell goods in the US via Amazon.com. Questions about the US tax consequences of this business activity are very common. The answer depends on the seller status (individual or...
What moving within the U.S can mean for your state tax filing obligations
Leaving big cities for less crowded living environments is a decision taken by many during the Covid-19 pandemic. You can live where you want to, but it is important to understand the state tax implications moving decisions can create. Do I owe state tax? It depends Each of the 50 US states has their own state tax law...