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California Middle Class Tax Refund (MCTR) Payments: What You Need to Know

California Middle Class Tax Refund - Rush Tax Resolution

The California Middle Class Tax Refund is a tax refund issued by the California Franchise Tax Board for taxpayers who sent in a 2020 tax return to provide financial relief during unprecedented inflation. An estimated 32 million Californian taxpayers have already benefited from the MCTR. Here’s what our team at Rush Tax Resolution recommends you …

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Exploring Above the Line Deductions

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The money you earn is not necessarily one-to-one with the money you pay taxes on. The IRS provides taxpayers with several means to reduce their tax liability through so-called tax deductions on their income tax return or Form 1040. Of these, there are two kinds:   Above-the-line tax deductions, also known as adjustments to income and;  Below-the-line tax …

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No More Personal Exemptions? Claim These 6 Tax Credits 

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Taxes can hit families pretty hard. It can be tough enough as it is to save up for the ongoing expenses of running a household, raising children, and managing the growing costs of childcare, education, medical treatment, and insurance for a multi-head household without the toll of high state and federal taxes. Thankfully, families with …

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California Earned Income Tax Credit: Benefits

Book that contains the benefits of the California Earned Income Tax Credit - Rush Tax Resolution

Let’s face it – most taxpayers don’t want to have to file their taxes. It’s cumbersome and difficult, and depending on your financial situation, number of sources of income, and number of dependents, it can be enormously complicated.   But failing to file a tax return might not only lead to hefty penalties but will also …

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California Payroll Taxes and Employer Responsibilities

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State payroll taxes differ from state to state and must be paid in addition to federal payroll taxes and any form of voluntary payroll deduction. Failure to withhold employee payroll taxes, failure to deposit your payroll tax payments, and failure to accurately file your respective quarterly tax returns and end-of-the-year tax reports can result in …

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