Eligible Parents Will Begin Receiving Advance Child Tax Credits July 15
The 2021 advance child tax credit (CTC) payments, which were established under a recent law, will begin being made on July 15, 2021, the IRS announced. The tax agency also [...]
Vacation Home Usage Has Tax Implications
Do you own a vacation home that's classified as a rental property for tax purposes? Rental property owners may be tempted to use their rental properties for their personal "staycations" or [...]
Working in the Gig Economy Results in Tax Obligations
Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the number of people engaged in the “gig” or sharing economy had been growing, according to several reports. And reductions in working hours during the [...]
Providing Education Assistance to Employees? Follow These Rules
Many businesses provide education fringe benefits so their employees can improve their skills and gain additional knowledge. An employee can receive, on a tax-free basis, up to $5,250 each year [...]
How Virtual Currency Transactions Affect Your Tax Situation
The IRS wants to know about any virtual currency transactions. However, many taxpayers are surprised to learn that Bitcoin and other forms of virtual currency are considered "property" for tax purposes, [...]
Why It’s Important to Meet Tax Return Filing and Payment Deadlines
The May 17 deadline for filing your 2020 individual tax return is coming up soon. It’s important to file and pay your tax return on time to avoid penalties imposed [...]
Unemployed Last Year? Buying Health Insurance This Year? You May Benefit From Favorable New Changes
In recent months, there have been a number of tax changes that may affect your individual tax bill. Many of these changes were enacted to help mitigate the financial damage [...]
Home Sales: How to determine your “Basis”
The housing market in many parts of the country is strong this spring. If you’re buying or selling a home, you should know how to determine your “basis.” How it [...]
Who Qualifies for “Head of Household” Tax Filing Status?
When you file your tax return, you must check one of the following filing statuses: Single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of household or qualifying widow(er). Who qualifies [...]
Retiring Soon? Recent Law Changes May Have an Impact on Your Retirement Savings
If you’re approaching retirement, you probably want to ensure the money you’ve saved in retirement plans lasts as long as possible. If so, be aware that a law was recently [...]
COVID-19 Relief: Overview of the New American Rescue Plan Act
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law on March 11, 2021. The new law will provide roughly $1.9 trillion in much-needed financial relief to individuals, businesses, not-for-profit organizations, [...]
Estimated Tax Payments: The Deadline for the First 2021 Installment is Coming Up
April 15 is not only the deadline for filing your 2020 tax return, it’s also the deadline for the first quarterly estimated tax payment for 2021, if you’re required to [...]
Navigate the Tax Rules for Boats and RVs
Will you be cruising the waters on your boat or camping out in your RV this year? Besides the pleasure you can enjoy through your personal property, you may also be [...]
If You Run a Business From Home, You Could Qualify For Home Office Deductions
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are working from home. If you’re self-employed and run your business from your home or perform certain functions there, you might be able to [...]
Six Key Tax Breaks that Homeowners May Be Able to Claim
The days of classic "tax shelters"— such as cattle breeding or oil drilling deals — are long gone. But at least one major tax shelter is still standing: Your home. [...]