Do You Qualify as Head of Household
The head of household (HOH) federal tax filing status is often misunderstood by taxpayers who might qualify, including single, divorced or legally separated parents, and taxpayers who support adult family [...]
Demystifying Personal Casualty Losses
In recent years, many Americans have been the victims of natural disasters. If you're unfortunate enough to suffer a personal casualty loss, here are the federal income tax implications. Limited [...]
New Option for Unused Funds in a 529 College Savings Plan
With the high cost of college, many parents begin saving with 529 plans when their children are babies. Contributions to these plans aren’t tax deductible, but they grow tax [...]
Tax Breaks for Employer-Paid Education Expenses
Is your business struggling with a shortage of skilled workers in today's tight labor market? One possible option is to invest in education programs to upskill your current employees. This [...]
New Twists and Turns Taken By EV Credits
Did you buy an electric vehicle (EV) in 2023? Under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed late in 2022, you may be eligible for a new-and-improved tax credit, beginning on [...]
Get Ready for the 2023 Gift Tax Return Deadline
Did you give large gifts to your children, grandchildren, or others last year? If so, it’s important to determine if you’re required to file a 2023 gift tax return. [...]
Tax Breaks for Vacation Home Rentals
Do you own a vacation home in the mountains or near the water where you can enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation? If you rent it to tenants while you [...]
Filing jointly or separately as a married couple: What’s the difference?
When you file your tax return, a tax filing status must be chosen. This status is used to determine your standard deduction, tax rates, eligibility for certain tax breaks [...]
Dos and Don’ts for Business Expense Deductions
As tax season heats up, companies of all kinds and sizes will be on the hunt for ways to reduce their tax bills. One of the most common ways is [...]
Should Your Business Offer the New Emergency Savings Accounts to Employees?
As part of the SECURE 2.0 law, there’s a new benefit option for employees facing emergencies. It’s called a pension-linked emergency savings account (PLESA) and the provision authorizing it [...]
The Kiddie Tax Could Affect Your Children Until They’re Young Adults
The so-called “kiddie tax” can cause some of a child’s unearned income to be taxed at the parent’s higher marginal federal income tax rates instead of at the usually [...]
Tips for Reducing the Impact of NIIT
The net investment income tax (NIIT) was enacted more than a decade ago. While repeal has been discussed more than once, it continues to ensnare a growing number of taxpayers. [...]
Court Awards and Out-of-Court Settlements May (or may not) Be Taxed
Monetary awards and settlements are often provided for an array of reasons. For example, a person could receive compensatory and punitive damage payments for personal injury, discrimination or harassment. [...]
The IRS Has Announced Increased Retirement Plan Benefits for 2024
With the 2024 tax year right around the corner, there's good news coming from the IRS. According to a recent announcement from the tax agency (Notice 2023-75), there will be increases [...]
Act Now to Leverage the Gift Tax Exclusion Before Year End
The gift tax exclusion is among the most valuable tools available to transfer assets to family and other loved ones without ending up with an unwelcome tax bill for the [...]