As Millennials continue to navigate their financial journeys, understanding key tax and personal finance topics is crucial for achieving long-term prosperity. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most important issues facing Millennials today, providing valuable insights and strategies to help them make informed decisions about their finances 1. The Importance of Time Value […]
April 2024 Individual Due Dates April 10 – Report Tips to Employer If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during March, you are required to report them to your employer on IRS Form 4070 no later than April 10. Your employer is required to withhold FICA […]
Article Highlights: Increased Standard Deduction Tax-Exempt Income Impairment-Related Work Expenses Financially Disabled Earned Income Tax Credit Child or Dependent Care Credit Special Medical Deductions Qualified Medicaid Waiver Payments ABLE Accounts Disabled individuals, as well as parents of disabled children, may qualify for several tax credits and other tax benefits. If you or someone listed on […]
As the current tax season continues, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has ushered in a new era of tax enforcement thanks to the power of artificial intelligence (AI). AI tools have taken nearly every industry by storm recently, and even federal tax authorities have realized that these resources can be invaluable in catching tax evaders. […]
Article Highlights: Itemized Deductions Above-the-Line Deductions Business Deductions Asset-Sale Deductions Refundable Credits Nonrefundable Credits Carryover Credits Business Tax Credits Tax Deductions – In one way or another, tax deductions reduce the taxable portion of an individual’s income, which thus reduces the tax on that income. Itemized Deductions – When taxpayers think of deductions, they typically […]
Article Highlights: Extensions Balance-Due Payments Contributions to Roth or Traditional IRAs Individual Refund Claims for the 2020 Tax Year Missing Information As a reminder to those who have not yet filed their 2023 tax returns, April 15, 2024, is the due date to either file a return (and pay the taxes owed) or file for […]
Article Highlights: New U.S. Department of Labor Rule Prior Rule Rescinded Effect on ABC Test Used by Some States New Six Factor Test Opportunity for Profit or Loss Depending on Managerial Skill Investments by the Worker and the Potential Employer Degree of Permanence of the Work Relationship Nature and Degree of Control Extent Work Performed […]
Article Highlights: ERC Background. TV Promoters and Marketeers. IRS Programs to Withdraw Erroneous Claims. ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program. How to Apply for the Voluntary Disclosure Program. ERC Claim Withdrawal Program. The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was a government-sponsored program to keep workers employed during the Covid-19 pandemic. It provided qualifying employers with a refundable credit […]
Article Highlights: Ghost Preparers PTIN Requirement Signing the Return Preparation to Boost Refund Taxpayer Left Holding the Bag How to Report Ghost Preparers Professional Tax Preparation As people begin to have their 2023 tax returns prepared, this is a reminder to avoid unethical “ghost” tax return preparers. A ghost preparer is someone who charges for […]
Baby Boomers – the largest generation in America by the numbers – are approaching their golden years. This means that many are beginning to look ahead to a healthy and secure retirement as they put their years in the workforce behind them. One of the critical aspects of Boomer retirement planning is healthcare. In this […]