M&A Reminder: Earnouts Bring Critical Tax Considerations
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is widely expected to pick up this year, after a lull in 2022. Amid economic uncertainty, earnouts are likely to play a big role in [...]
Being a Gig Worker Comes With Tax Consequences
In recent years, many workers have become engaged in the “gig” economy. You may think of gig workers as those who deliver take-out restaurant meals, walk dogs and drive [...]
Understanding IRS Audit Guidance
IRS examiners usually do their homework before meeting with taxpayers and their professional representatives. This includes reviewing any relevant Audit Techniques Guides (ATGs) that typically focus on a specific industry [...]
Are Your Social Security Benefits Taxable?
Many retirees have seen their Social Security benefits increase in 2023 due to a cost-of-living adjustment that was higher than in past years. Further increases are expected for 2024. While [...]
Spouses Are Guilty Until Proven Innocent
When you got married, you knew it was for "better or worse." But you might not know about laws that hold you responsible if your spouse cheats on a tax [...]
Taxation Issues in the Gig Economy
Do you provide car rides through a mobile app, rent out your spare room using an online platform or repair computers for local businesses on demand? If so, you may [...]
Questions You May Still Have After Filing Your Tax Return
If you’ve successfully filed your 2022 tax return with the IRS, you may think you’re done with taxes for another year. But some questions may still crop up about [...]
Resist the Urge to Purge after Filing Your 2022 Tax Return
The statute of limitations for the IRS to audit your tax return is typically three years. It begins on the later of: 1) the due date for your tax return [...]
There’s a Favorable “Stepped-Up Basis” If You Inherit Property
A common question for people planning their estates or inheriting property is: For tax purposes, what’s the “cost” (or “basis”) an individual gets in property that he or she [...]
How Divorce Affects Eligibility for the Home Sale Gain Exclusion
It's common for couples who divorce to sell their homes. Not only does this move give former spouses fresh starts after the divorce is finalized, but it can also free [...]
The Tax Advantages of Hiring Your Child This Summer
Summer is around the corner so you may be thinking about hiring young people at your small business. At the same time, you may have children looking to earn [...]
Some Taxpayers Qualify for More Favorable “Head of Household” Tax Filing Status
When preparing your tax return, we’ll check one of the following statuses: Single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of household or qualifying widow(er). Filing a return as [...]
Paperwork You Can Yoss After Filing Your Tax Return
Once you file your 2022 tax return, you may wonder what personal tax papers you can throw away and how long you should retain certain records. You may have to [...]
Awarded Money in a Lawsuit or Settlement? It’s Only Tax-Free in Certain Circumstances
You generally must pay federal tax on all income you receive but there are some exceptions when you can exclude it. For example, compensatory awards and judgments for “personal [...]
Update on Deducting Business Meal and Entertainment Expenses
The federal income tax treatment of business-related meal and entertainment expenses has been a moving target the last few years. If you're confused about what rules currently apply, you're not [...]