You generally must pay federal tax on all income you receive but there are some exceptions when you can exclude it. For example, compensatory awards and judgments for “personal [...]
The federal income tax treatment of business-related meal and entertainment expenses has been a moving target the last few years. If you're confused about what rules currently apply, you're not [...]
April 18 is the deadline for filing your 2022 tax return. But a couple of other tax deadlines are coming up in April and they’re important for certain taxpayers: [...]
Every tax season, business owners must familiarize themselves with tax law changes that went into effect for that tax year. Fortunately, businesses don't have to contend with sweeping changes for [...]
Did you give large gifts to your children, grandchildren or other heirs last year? If so, it’s important to determine whether you’re required to file a 2022 gift tax return. [...]
In a divorce, when either or both spouses own a closely held business, the dissolution of the marriage becomes more complex. There are several questions to consider: Should the couple [...]
Seniors who must take withdrawals from their IRAs may be able to benefit from a special tax provision for qualified charitable distributions (QCDs). Briefly stated, this provision allows people in [...]
As you know, we spend a lot of time in this e-newsletter talking about tax return filing responsibilities. But not everyone is required to file. If a person's income [...]
The Brookings Institution estimates parents will spend about $310,605 to raise a child born in 2015 until the age of 17. This figure is adjusted for future projected inflation but [...]
If you’re getting ready to file your 2022 tax return, and your tax bill is higher than you’d like, there may still be an opportunity to lower it. If you’re [...]
It's that time of year again: tax season. Temporary tax relief measures that were provided during the pandemic have expired, so the changes to the tax rules for 2022 are [...]
If you’re a parent, you may be confused about the rules for claiming the Child Tax Credit (CTC). The rules and credit amounts have changed significantly over the last six [...]
Adoptions plummeted during the COVID pandemic, but the adoption rate is slowly rebounding. If you're among those considering adopting a child, you need to know about the various tax breaks that [...]
Many businesses in certain industries employ individuals who receive tips as part of their compensation. These businesses include restaurants, hotels and salons. Tip definition Tips are optional payments that customers [...]
Most retirement plan distributions are subject to income tax and may be subject to an additional penalty if you take an early withdrawal. What’s considered early? In general, it’s [...]