As tax time approaches, here are some tax issues that taxpayers frequently overlook, ranging from obscure deductions to overlooked tax credits and benefits. Of course, not everything can be included since the tax law has grown significantly in complexity, and it would take a thick book to list everything. But besides what you are probably […]
Despite warnings from the IRS, the American Institute of CPAs, and other professional tax preparer societies, many business owners have fallen victim to aggressive marketing of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) by marketers or promoters into filing ineligible claims. As part of a larger effort to protect small businesses and organizations from scams, the IRS […]
Have you been thinking of making home improvements? If so, and they include energy saving improvements, you may qualify for some substantial income tax credits. Even if home improvements aren’t currently on your to-do list, with the increasing cost of energy you may find that energy saving home improvements, along with the tax credits that […]
Starting a business can seem daunting to the prospective entrepreneur. A step-by-step plan to get started can alleviate some of the angst. The cost of getting started is one of the first considerations. These costs can be identified and addressed in a solid business plan.
IRS Announced a Novel Way for Taxpayers to Donate to Maui Wildfire Relief As they have done before in the wake of disasters, including Hurricane Katrina, Superstorm Sandy, COVD-19, and Ukrainian relief, the Internal Revenue Service is allowing special contributions for Maui wildfire relief. It permits employees to donate their unused paid vacation, sick leave, […]
Have you ever dreamed of winning the Powerball jackpot? The allure of sudden wealth and financial freedom is undeniable, but there’s one thing that many winners overlook until it’s tax season – the substantial tax bill that comes with their lucky break. Winning the Powerball lottery isn’t just about celebrating. It’s about understanding the tax […]
If you are the recent beneficiary of an inheritance, you may be wondering if you will need to pay tax on the cash, stocks or real property that you received. Generally, the answer is no, and you don’t even need to report the receipt of the inheritance on your income tax return. But there is […]
Back in August of 2022, President Biden issued an executive order that would forgive federal student loan debt for lower income individuals. The program would have provided up to $20,000 in loan relief to borrowers with loans held by the Department of Education (DOE) whose individual income is less than $125,000 ($250,000 for married couples) […]
When you are starting a business there are several possible business entity types that need be considered to make sure you get started off on the right foot and avoid costly mistakes that must be corrected later or those that must be changed later to maximize tax benefits. One also needs to be concerned about […]
Parents – especially new ones – are always looking for new ways to improve the lives of their children. Surprisingly, one of the most effective opportunities that people also often overlook has to do with starting a savings account for that child as early as they’re capable of doing so.
