Have you tried using a take home pay calculator to increase your net salary? Are you tired of handing almost all of your hard earned cash to the HMRC, and holding on to the bare minimum? Do you need help in deciding what needs to be done so that you can retain most of your pay?
Not everyone is cut out to be a contractor - it takes a lot of courage going out on your own without being guaranteed of a paycheck at the end of each month. It often seems as though, by being an entrepreneur, you are being punished by the government as you are taxed more heavily. Not really fair is it? And how can you keep your bank account in credit when you are paying out ever-increasing amounts. Money that you have worked very hard to earn in the first place.
The first qualification test is that YOU must pay the expenses. They cannot be paid by your employer or insurance company. Such examples would be deductibles, co-pays or health insurance premiums that are not withheld from your paycheck.
The second qualification test is that your expenses MUST be paid for you, your spouse or anyone you claim on your tax return such as: children, friends/relatives that you support financially and live with you or elderly/disabled relatives that you support, but live outside of your household. In addition, if you are divorced or separated and the other parent claims your child, you can still deduct any qualified expenses you pay out of pocket for the child.
So, of course you want to increase your net income, but you don't know how. Your first step would be to investigate all your options. There are many Contractor Tax Solution firms that provide an excellent Take Home pay Calculator and will often send you a free information pack and the Take Home Pay Calculator will help to give you a true reflection of the options open to you by comparing the various forms of tax advantage structuring. With most of them You'll do a quick free assessment and they will give you a personalized projection of your potential earnings. It's that simple.
In addition to the expenses above, mileage and/or transportation costs for medical care are also deductible. For example if you have to use public transportation to get to the doctor, save those receipts. Likewise, if you drive your own car, keep track of the mileage, especially if you have to drive out of state to receive medical care. In addition, tolls and parking fees are deductible. What is not covered is any international medical travel, so if you live near the Canadian or Mexican border and get your medications or treatment there, you cannot deduct these expenses.
The annual limit for 2010 is $5,000. Taxpayers age 50 and over are allowed an additional $1,000 in a so-called "catch-up" contribution.
ACTION ITEM: You have until April 18, 2011 to fund your 2010 IRA. Review your 2010 tax material as soon as possible to determine if an IRA makes sense in your situation. Remember...IRA...all the way...to Retirement!
Not everyone is cut out to be a contractor - it takes a lot of courage going out on your own without being guaranteed of a paycheck at the end of each month. It often seems as though, by being an entrepreneur, you are being punished by the government as you are taxed more heavily. Not really fair is it? And how can you keep your bank account in credit when you are paying out ever-increasing amounts. Money that you have worked very hard to earn in the first place.
The first qualification test is that YOU must pay the expenses. They cannot be paid by your employer or insurance company. Such examples would be deductibles, co-pays or health insurance premiums that are not withheld from your paycheck.
The second qualification test is that your expenses MUST be paid for you, your spouse or anyone you claim on your tax return such as: children, friends/relatives that you support financially and live with you or elderly/disabled relatives that you support, but live outside of your household. In addition, if you are divorced or separated and the other parent claims your child, you can still deduct any qualified expenses you pay out of pocket for the child.
So, of course you want to increase your net income, but you don't know how. Your first step would be to investigate all your options. There are many Contractor Tax Solution firms that provide an excellent Take Home pay Calculator and will often send you a free information pack and the Take Home Pay Calculator will help to give you a true reflection of the options open to you by comparing the various forms of tax advantage structuring. With most of them You'll do a quick free assessment and they will give you a personalized projection of your potential earnings. It's that simple.
In addition to the expenses above, mileage and/or transportation costs for medical care are also deductible. For example if you have to use public transportation to get to the doctor, save those receipts. Likewise, if you drive your own car, keep track of the mileage, especially if you have to drive out of state to receive medical care. In addition, tolls and parking fees are deductible. What is not covered is any international medical travel, so if you live near the Canadian or Mexican border and get your medications or treatment there, you cannot deduct these expenses.
The annual limit for 2010 is $5,000. Taxpayers age 50 and over are allowed an additional $1,000 in a so-called "catch-up" contribution.
ACTION ITEM: You have until April 18, 2011 to fund your 2010 IRA. Review your 2010 tax material as soon as possible to determine if an IRA makes sense in your situation. Remember...IRA...all the way...to Retirement!
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