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When a non-resident, non-U.S. citizen individual goes to the U.S. to work and live temporarily, after their term is almost up and they are contemplating staying in the U.S., many wonder if they should be applying for a U.S. green card rather than renewing their temporary work visa; however, most of the time they don't realize what it means to apply for and obtain a U.S. green card.
Your marginal tax rate is linked to your tax bracket and analyzes how much you’ll pay on the next dollar you earn from various income sources. This is an important concept too—not all income sources are taxed alike.
Lori Campbell earned her MFA-Succession and Estate Planning Specialist designation in 2012 and has been a frequent delegate of the Distinguished Advisor Conference over the last seven years. We are pleased to have Lori as one of our distinguished grads.
The donation credit is non-refundable and reduces taxes payable. For those who have donated in the past, the credit can be close to 50 cents on the dollar, depending on how much you give. First-time donors can get an extra 25% credit for cash donations up to $1,000.
Taxpayers who receive Employment Insurance or Old Age Security benefits in 2014 may be required to repay all or part of those benefits, depending on their income level. However, there are ways to reduce or eliminate those repayments.