An Essential Tax Deadline Approaching
Tuesday, April 15 is the deadline for filing your 2024 tax return. But another tax deadline is coming up the same day, and it’s essential for certain taxpayers. It’s [...]
Do You Have Questions About Taking IRA Withdrawals? We’ve Got Answers
Once you reach age 73, tax law requires you to begin taking withdrawals — called Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) — from your traditional IRA, SIMPLE IRA and SEP IRA. [...]
How Section 1231 Gains and Losses Affect Business Asset Sales
When selling business assets, understanding the tax implications is crucial. One area to focus on is Section 1231 of the Internal Revenue Code, which governs the treatment of gains [...]
Federal Tax News 2025
Gambling winnings are taxable It's fun to win money, but don't forget, it is also taxable. But a recent report by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) [...]
Bunching Charitable Donations to Maximize Your Tax Benefits
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) virtually doubled the standard deduction through 2025. So fewer taxpayers are itemizing deductions these days. Instead, more people are claiming the standard deduction. [...]
Preserve Your Business Legacy with Proactive Succession Planning
Running a business requires a lot of hard work. As a business owner, you may be so focused on managing day-to-day operations and pursuing growth opportunities that you put succession [...]
Tips to Minimize the Kiddie Tax
The "kiddie tax" prevents parents from shifting income-producing assets to children to take advantage of their lower tax rate. It was introduced as part of the Tax Reform Act of [...]
How are Series EE Savings Bonds taxed?
Savings bonds are purchased by many Americans, often as a way to help fund college or show their patriotism. Series EE bonds, which replaced Series E bonds, were first [...]
Do you owe estimated taxes? If so, when is the next one due?
Federal estimated tax payments are designed to ensure that certain individuals pay their fair share of taxes throughout the year. If you don’t have enough federal tax withheld from [...]
House Rich But Cash Poor? Consider a Reverse Mortgage Strategy
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 [...]
Tax Credit Cuts Price of Home Energy Audits
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 [...]
Pay Attention to the Tax Rules If You Turn a Hobby Into a Business
Many people dream of turning a hobby into a regular business. Perhaps you enjoy boating and would like to open a charter fishing business. Or maybe you’d like to [...]
Uncovering Hidden Assets in a Divorce
These days, marriage can be a complex venture, and when it dissolves, sorting out the finances can be difficult. Even in amicable divorces, the financial entanglements can be complicated. And [...]
6 Factors to Classify Workers as Employees or Independent Contractors
In January 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its long-awaited final rule related to employment status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new rule carves out [...]
Installment Sales Can Be a Win-Win for Buyers and Sellers
For federal income tax purposes, an installment sale is when at least one payment of proceeds from an eligible sale is deferred until after the end of the tax year [...]