Ralph Estep, Jr. provides an elaborate analysis some don't miss tax credits and deductions, specifically focusing on the child tax credit, earned income tax credit, lifetime learning credit, and the residential energy effici…
Discover the five tax blunders that can leave you broke. Learn about accurate record keeping, tax credits, planning ahead, seeking professional help, and seizing tax-saving opportunities for your business. Achieve financial …
In this episode of The Ask Ralph Show, host Ralph Estep Jr. explores the topic of beneficial ownership reporting, providing valuable insights into who truly owns and controls businesses. These regulations, implemented by Fin…
Join Ralph Estep, Jr. as he discusses the important topic of reporting the sale of a primary residence. He provides information on the essential documents needed for accurate reporting, such as the closing statement, purchas…
The innocent spouse rules with the Internal Revenue Service are provisions designed to protect taxpayers from the tax liabilities of their current or former spouse. In this episode of the Ask Ralph podcast, host Ralph Estep,…
Ralph Estep, Jr. welcomes listeners to another episode of the Ask Ralph podcast, where he delves into taxes and financial matters. In this episode, he focuses on preparing for tax season and provides valuable guidance on fin…
Join Ralph Estep, Jr. as he announces IRS updates regarding automatic penalty relief for taxpayers who had balances due in 2020-2021 but did not receive notices, covering eligibility criteria, ensuring address updated to rec…
Ralph Estep, Jr. discusses the pros and cons of emergency withdrawals from 401(k) plans. He highlights that while hardship withdrawals provide immediate funds during crises without repayment requirements, they can deplete re…
Ralph Estep, Jr. discusses the steps for withdrawing an Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claim in today's episode of the Ask Ralph show. He emphasizes the importance of reviewing eligibility criteria, gathering relevant docum…
Ralph Estep, Jr. discusses the best tax breaks for seniors in today's episode of the Ask Ralph show. He highlights tax-saving opportunities such as the extra standard deduction for seniors over 65, spousal IRA contributions,…
In this episode of the Ask Ralph show, host Ralph Estep, Jr. discusses the important topic of self-employment tax. He explains that self-employment tax is what individuals who work for themselves must pay on their income, in…
Ralph Estep, Jr. discusses IRS related identity theft in today's episode of the Ask Ralph show. He emphasizes the importance of responding promptly if the IRS contacts you regarding suspected identity theft and provides step…