Tax season is here. If you haven’t already, now’s a good time to get started on your taxes. What are a few key things to be aware of? Dr. Kerri Tassin, associate professor in the School of Accountancy at Missouri State University, explains. Talking about taxes Read the full transcript Taxpayers with low-to-moderate income, disabilities and limited English proficiency, as well … [Read more...] about Get ready for the 2021 tax filing season
"You have to make a conscious decision ever day: Am I going to be honest, am I going to be a person that acts with character, am I going to have integrity?" Two important things brought Alex Jefferson to Missouri State: baseball and business. "I have always wanted to play college baseball. My brother actually played here when I was younger." Alex Jefferson knew he'd be … [Read more...] about He came to MSU for two things, but found much more
Erin Eckels knew about Missouri State: Her dad was an alumnus who also went into accounting. Coming here set her up for success But it was meeting the dean of the College of Business that really sealed her decision to come here. "She acted like she cared about me as a person and made me feel like I was valued." Soon, Eckels began a jam-packed university career. Getting … [Read more...] about Coming here set her up for success
A record number of Americans applied for unemployment compensation this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Lawmakers passed the CARES Act in March, which boosted unemployment benefits across the country and expanded eligibility for benefits. With many new terms and guidelines, taxpayers should prepare for the upcoming tax season to avoid unexpected bills on their tax … [Read more...] about What you need to know about your unemployment benefits
Abandoned – a term that strikes fear and pain. In addition to the emotional distress incurred by an abandoned spouse or one in the midst of a messy divorce, the Internal Revenue Service strikes you as ineligible for many credits and deductions when you file your income taxes as married filing separately. “There’s a myriad of tax benefits that are automatically lost the moment … [Read more...] about Where law and taxes intersect