Roger Jellison

Roger Jellison
Roger is a seasoned finance and accounting professional with 8 years of public accounting and over 25 years of private company experience in a broad range of industries including manufacturing, distribution, technology (software, hardware, and telecom), construction, and services.

Can An Unemployed Person File A Federal Tax Return?

Can An Unemployed Person File A Federal Tax Return?

If you did work during the year at some point, however, you have “earned income” and can potentially qualify for a tax credit. Prior to 2018, the Child Tax Credit was a nonrefundable credit that you could supplement with the Additional Child Tax Credit, which was refundable. With the change in the tax law for 2018 through 2026, ...

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Today Is The Tax Deadline

Today Is The Tax Deadline

The eFile App will determine which you will be subject to. If you employ any person to work in your home or other residency, then you are a household employerand will owe household employment taxes. These include hiring a maid, gardener, babysitter, or other person who performs work in or around a private residence of yours. This does not ...

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Tax Benefits For Having Dependents

Tax Benefits For Having Dependents

While at law school, I interned at the estates attorney division of the IRS. At IRS, I participated in the review and audit of federal estate tax returns. At one such audit, opposing counsel read my report, looked at his file and said, “Gentlemen, she’s exactly right.” I nearly fainted. These are all reasons and I hope that ...

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Should I Claim Scholarships & Other Awards On My Taxes?

Should I Claim Scholarships & Other Awards On My Taxes?

This includes tuition and fees, books, and course- or degree-related costs but does not include other college-related costs such as room, board and travel. If you receive a scholarship with the condition that you provide services in the future, you’ll need to count the scholarship as income in the year you receive it. Payment for ...

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Capital Gain

Capital Gain

Your child may be subject to AMT if he or she has certain items given preferential treatment under the tax law. The AMT may also apply if your child has passive activity losses or certain distributions from estates or trusts. If line 4 doesn’t include any net capital gain or qualified dividends, use the Line 7 Tax Computation Worksheet ...

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Development

Development

Guests are even encouraged to visit or volunteer with the foundation during their stay. Sol y Luna is in need of funds to continue to give children somewhere safe and nurturing to live — you can help save Sol y Luna Home by donating here. “The current situation has left the children suddenly and completely without any security”, ...

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