Monthly Archives: January 2021

We get this question all the time at ClarkSilva, and for good reason. It’s tempting to toss old tax returns that no longer seem relevant. But which can go? And, are you opening yourself up to issues down the road by doing so? A good base rule is to save tax records for the past [...]

When you buy gas at the pump you are paying a fuel tax to the federal government that they use to maintain highways and roads. But what if the fuel you are purchasing is actually for off-road use? Answer: You can request a credit for the fuel tax paid on your federal income tax return. [...]

Established in 1996, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain targeted groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment, such as veterans, the physically and mentally disabled, former felons, and other groups in need. The benefits are two-fold: individuals receiving government assistance [...]