Have you set up Section 529 college savings plans for your children or grandchildren? The major advantage of 529 plans is that qualified withdrawals are always federal-income-tax-free and usually state-income-tax-free. But there can be [...]
What's the difference between capital gains and losses and ordinary gains and losses? The classification will have a major impact on your federal income tax obligations when you sell assets, such as investments, real [...]
Some people approach buying a car almost the way they approach marriage, "until death do us part." Others prefer to keep their options open, trading in every few years for [...]
The IRS has announced a new audit initiative targeting the personal use of business aircraft. Some businesses took advantage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's generous bonus depreciation provision [...]
Are you a teacher or other educator who often pays for classroom supplies out of your own pocket? Your main objective is to improve the learning experience of the kids, [...]
Employees, self-employed individuals and employers all pay Social Security tax, and the amounts can get bigger every year. And yet, many people don’t fully understand the Social Security tax [...]
The next quarterly estimated tax payment deadline is June 17 for individuals and businesses, so it’s a good time to review the rules for computing corporate federal estimated payments. You [...]
Are you an older taxpayer who owns a house that has appreciated greatly? At the same time, you may need income. Thankfully, there could be a solution with a [...]
There are many rewards for taking care of an elderly relative. They may include feeling needed, making a difference in the person’s life and allowing the person to receive [...]
Homeowners have long been rewarded with favorable tax treatment for making energy-efficient improvements. The Inflation Reduction Act, enacted in 2022, expands the tax credit for qualified energy-efficient improvements to help [...]
Will you be cruising the waters on your boat or camping out in your RV this year? Besides the pleasure you can enjoy through your personal property, you may also [...]
If you're financially successful or expect to become so, taxes are or will become one of your biggest expenses — and most people want to minimize their tax obligations. Roughly [...]
At the start of 2024, three dozen states and New York City already had pass-through entity taxes (PTETs) on their books, with legislation pending in three other states. These types [...]
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) included good news for taxpayers that use cars, SUVs, pickups and vans for business purposes. Specifically, it permanently liberalized the Section 179 first-year depreciation [...]
Let’s say you own one or more vacant lots. The property has appreciated greatly and you’re ready to sell. Or maybe you have a parcel of appreciated land that [...]