Find Your City’s Economic Area
What Type of Consults Do We Offer?
Let’s face it. Taxes are complicated, and there is no one size fits all solution. That’s why we have a variety of consults to fit your particular set of circumstances.
What is a Tax Home?
There are quite a few rumors going around saying that you can extend a travel contract beyond 12 months and still get tax free stipends. Unfortunately, that is not true at all.
Re-establishing Your Tax Home
Accidentally changing your tax home is a more common mistake than you think, but there's no reason to panic. Luckily, reestablishing (or moving) it is fairly easy and can be done in just a few easy steps.
The Role Your Company Plays in Policing Your Tax Home
While ultimately the taxpayer is responsible for representing themselves accurately and paying the correct amount of income tax, their employer isn't completely off the hook.
Spouses in the Military
We hold our members of the military and their spouses in the highest regard, and we want to ensure you are crystal clear on the status of your tax home.
A Tax Home and a Permanent Residence are DIFFERENT!
Your tax home is entirely based on the area surrounding your job site, but there is a lot more to consider!
How Long Can I Stay in the Same Travel Assignment Area? When Can I Return?
The IRS can be notoriously vague with their terms. As a result, we have developed a few concrete suggestions for travelers when it comes to travel assignment areas.
The One Year Rule
There are quite a few rumors going around saying that you can extend a travel contract beyond 12 months and still get tax free stipends. Unfortunately, that is not true at all.
How Do I Maintain My Tax Home?
Establishing and maintaining your tax home might just be one of the biggest issues faced by travelers and those of us who work to assist them. Luckily, the rules are pretty clear, so let’s dive in and break it all down for you. We promise, it’s not as intimidating as it looks.