Providing A Company Car? Here’s How Taxes Are Handled
The use of a company vehicle is a valuable fringe benefit for owners and employees of small businesses. This perk results in tax deductions for the employer as well as [...]
Close-Up on the Individual AMT
The individual alternative minimum tax (AMT) rules were made more taxpayer-friendly for 2018 through 2025 by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The odds that you'll owe the AMT for [...]
New Digital Asset Reporting Requirements Will Be Imposed In Coming Years
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law on November 15, 2021. It includes new information reporting requirements that will generally apply to digital asset transactions starting [...]
How Are Court Awards and Out-of-Court Settlements Taxed?
Awards and settlements are routinely provided for a variety of reasons. For example, a person could receive compensatory and punitive damage payments for personal injury, discrimination or harassment. Some of [...]
Important “To Do’s” All Taxpayers Should Do Before the Tax Year Ends
Information from IRS.gov Important “To Do’s” All Taxpayers Should Do Before the Tax Year Ends Donate to charity Taxpayers may be able to deduct donations to tax-exempt organizations on their [...]
Businesses Can Show Appreciation — and Gain Tax Breaks — With Holiday Gifts and Parties
The holiday season is here. At this time of year, your business may want to show its gratitude to employees and customers by giving them gifts or hosting holiday parties [...]
Changes to Retirement Plans for 2022
Information from IRS.gov Next year taxpayers can put an extra $1,000 into their 401(k) plans. The IRS recently announced that the 2022 contribution limit for 401(k) plans will increase to [...]
With Year-End Approaching, 3 Ideas That May Help Cut Your Tax Bill
If you’re starting to worry about your 2021 tax bill, there’s good news — you may still have time to reduce your liability. Here are three quick strategies that may [...]
Factor in Taxes If You’re Relocating to Another State in Retirement
Are you considering a move to another state when you retire? Perhaps you want to relocate to an area where your loved ones live or where the weather is more [...]
Be Careful When Saving for Your Childs’ Education
Here's a little-known secret for parents planning to send their children to college in the future: Some of the tax-saving moves you make now could hurt your student's chances for getting financial aid later. [...]
How Much Does the IRS Let Delinquent Taxpayers Live On?
The IRS uses "Collection Financial Standards" to help determine a taxpayer's ability to pay a delinquent tax liability. Allowable living expenses include those that meet the test of being necessary to provide for [...]
The Tax Score of Winning
Studies have found that more people are engaging in online gambling and sports betting since the pandemic began. And there are still more traditional ways to gamble and play the [...]
Lowdown on Federal Tax Proposals for Individuals and Businesses
The U.S. Department of Treasury released its "Green Book" in May entitled, "General Explanation of the Biden administration's Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Proposals." It contains detailed information about President Biden's proposed [...]
Six Education Tax Breaks on the Books
It costs a pretty penny to send a child to college or private school these days. But at least the federal tax code may provide some relief, within certain limits. Can [...]
Vacation Home: How Is Your Tax Bill Affected If You Rent It Out?
If you’re fortunate enough to own a vacation home, you may want to rent it out for part of the year. What are the tax consequences? The tax treatment can [...]