Tax Issues When Winding Up the Estate of a Loved One
When a loved one who was "financially comfortable" passes away, his or her family must deal with the emotional issues that come with the loss — as well as winding [...]
Pay Special Attention to Final Medical Expenses When Winding Up An Estate of Loved One
If large uninsured medical expenses were accrued, but not paid, before death, the executor must make a potentially important choice about how they're treated for federal tax purposes. The executor [...]
Thinking About Moving to Another State in Retirement? Don’t Forget About Taxes
When you retire, you may consider moving to another state — say, for the weather or to be closer to your loved ones. Don’t forget to factor state and local [...]
IRS Announces Changes for Personal Use of Employer-Provided Vehicles
The free use of a company car is one of the best perks an employee may receive as part of a compensation package. But the benefit to the employee isn't [...]
Beware: M&A Activity Can Trigger Unexpected Tax Issues
The IRS has an Employee Plans Team Audit (EPTA) program to enforce the tax rules for employee benefit programs in large companies. According to the tax agency, one of the [...]
Hire Your Children This Summer: Everyone Wins
If you’re a business owner and you hire your children (or grandchildren) this summer, you can obtain tax breaks and other nontax benefits. The kids can gain on-the-job experience, save [...]
Selling Your Home? Consider These Tax Implications
Spring and summer are the optimum seasons for selling a home. And interest rates are currently attractive, so buyers may be out in full force in your area. Freddie Mac [...]
Financial Tips for New College Graduates
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2019! As soon as a new graduate switches his or her tassel to the other side of the cap, it's time to plan for [...]
Hiring Minors to Work at Your Company? Know the Rules
Hiring young people can be beneficial for all parties. But before you make any job offers, be fully aware of how youth employment is regulated under the Fair Labor Standards [...]
Plug In Tax Savings for Electric Vehicles
While the number of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) is still small compared with other cars on the road, it’s growing — especially in certain parts of the country. If you’re [...]
Check On Your Refund — and Find Out Why the IRS Might Not Send It
It’s that time of year when many people who filed their tax returns in April are checking their mail or bank accounts to see if their refunds have landed. According [...]
Tying the Knot With Another Company
Acquiring another company and merging it with your business can be the most efficient way to grow. But many acquisitions don't pay off and it's often management issues — not [...]
How Entrepreneurs Must Treat Expenses On Their Tax Returns
Have you recently started a new business? Or are you contemplating starting one? Launching a new venture is a hectic, exciting time. And as you know, before you even open [...]
Seniors: Medicare Premiums Could Lower Your Tax Bill
Americans who are 65 and older qualify for basic Medicare insurance, and they may need to pay additional premiums to get the level of coverage they desire. The premiums can [...]
Three Questions You May Have After You File Your Return
Once your 2018 tax return has been successfully filed with the IRS, you may still have some questions. Here are brief answers to three questions that we’re frequently asked at [...]