Close-Up on the Individual AMT
The individual alternative minimum tax (AMT) rules were made more taxpayer-friendly for 2018 through 2025 by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The odds that you'll owe the AMT for [...]
Important “To Do’s” All Taxpayers Should Do Before the Tax Year Ends
Information from IRS.gov Important “To Do’s” All Taxpayers Should Do Before the Tax Year Ends Donate to charity Taxpayers may be able to deduct donations to tax-exempt organizations on their [...]
11 Sources of Tax-Free Income
There are still ways to earn income that is free from federal income tax. With the various tax changes that have taken effect in recent years, tax-free income opportunities are perhaps [...]
Feeling Generous at Year End? Strategies for Donating to Charity or Gifting to Loved Ones
As we approach the holidays, many people plan to donate to their favorite charities or give money or assets to their loved ones. Here are the basic tax rules involved [...]
Taxability of PPP Loan Forgiveness
Businesses that received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans can apply for forgiveness once all loan proceeds for which they are requesting forgiveness have been used. On November 18, 2021, the IRS [...]
Factor in Taxes If You’re Relocating to Another State in Retirement
Are you considering a move to another state when you retire? Perhaps you want to relocate to an area where your loved ones live or where the weather is more [...]
How Fast Can You Write Off a Business Vehicle?
The federal income tax rules for depreciating vehicles used for business are complicated. And different rules apply to different categories of vehicles. Special limitations apply to vehicles that are classified as [...]
Tax Depreciation Rules for Business Automobiles
If you use an automobile in your trade or business, you may wonder how depreciation tax deductions are determined. The rules are complicated, and special limitations that apply to vehicles [...]
The Tax Score of Winning
Studies have found that more people are engaging in online gambling and sports betting since the pandemic began. And there are still more traditional ways to gamble and play the [...]
Lowdown on Federal Tax Proposals for Individuals and Businesses
The U.S. Department of Treasury released its "Green Book" in May entitled, "General Explanation of the Biden administration's Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Proposals." It contains detailed information about President Biden's proposed [...]
Planning for Year-End Gifts With the Gift Tax Annual Exclusion
As we approach the holidays and the end of the year, many people may want to make gifts of cash or stock to their loved ones. By properly using the [...]
The Deductibility of Corporate Expenses Covered By Officers or Shareholders
Do you play a major role in a closely held corporation and sometimes spend money on corporate expenses personally? These costs may wind up being nondeductible both by an officer [...]
There’s currently a “Stepped-Up Basis” If You Inherit Property — But Will It Last?
If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for tax purposes. The current rules Under the current fair market [...]
Qualifying for Tax Breaks for a Dependent Parent
For many families, the tables may turn, and adult children provide financial support for their parents. For example, you might have moved your in-laws from a long-term care facility into your [...]
Spotlight on Executive Compensation in Divorce
Executive compensation can become an issue for private companies and their owners, especially if an owner is getting divorced. Owning a business complicates the divorce process. When either spouse owns a private business interest, [...]