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 [...]
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 [...]
If you have a child or grandchild in college — congratulations! To help pay for the expenses, many parents and grandparents saved for years in tax-favored accounts, such as [...]
The IRS has announced the 2023 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating a vehicle for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Background: If you use [...]
In the waning hours of the 117th Congress, a large government funding bill was passed that includes many provisions that will help Americans save more for retirement. The Setting Every Community Up [...]
Socking away money in a tax-advantaged retirement plan can help you reduce taxes and help secure a comfortable retirement. If your employer offers a 401(k) or Roth 401(k), contributing [...]
These days, most businesses buy or lease computer software to use in their operations. Or perhaps your business develops computer software to use in your products or services or [...]
Two tax benefits are available to offset the expenses of adopting a child. In 2022, adoptive parents may be able to claim a credit against their federal tax for [...]
The effects of inflation are all around. You’re probably paying more for gas, food, health care and other expenses than you were last year. Are you wondering how high [...]