Category Archives: Tax Law

AGI and Allowable Deductions

When we use the terms “above-the-line” and “below-the-line,” what does the “line” refer to? The answer is simple: the line is the demarcation between your adjusted gross income and taxable income. Your adjusted gross income (or AGI) is your gross … Continue reading

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Derailed

California’s “Train to Nowhere,” the alleged high-speed rail that would link San Francisco and Los Angeles (originally), and, now, the thriving metropolises of Shafter (just north of Bakersfield) and Merced is in deep trouble. Well, it has been in deep … Continue reading

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IRS Tax Relief Is Possible For You

Tax debt can occur for any number of reasons. Certain types of workers, for instance, are more likely to slip into tax debt than others. Those who work as independent contractors are a good example. That’s because they commonly calculate … Continue reading

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Why Refinance Student Loans

Lately, we have covered the issue of student loan debt from a variety of angles. See, e.g., Should the Government Forgive Student Loan Debt, January 31, 2019; and Strategies For Paying Off Student Loan Debt, December 21, 2018, and Can … Continue reading

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Free 24/7 Senior Loneliness Line: A Caring Call

Clackamas County has launched a free and confidential 24/7 call-in at 503.200.1633 (or 800.282.7035) for adults older than 55 who live in Clackamas County. The Senior Loneliness Line supports seniors in the community who are feeling lonely, anxious, or having … Continue reading

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