Lauren Roberts and Kim Smith discuss IRS notices and the best ways to avoid them! These two tax accountants share war stories on IRS notices, including some of the most common reasons notices are triggered and how to create an IRS online account. And of course, IRS scams - beware! Hosts: JamisonMoneyFarmer PC CPAs Lauren [...]
After numerous twists and turns, the Inflation Reduction Act (the IRA) was finally signed into law by the president on August 16. Among other aspects, the new law addresses climate control, extends health insurance subsidiaries and permits Medicare to negotiate drug prices. But it also includes the following key tax provisions for individuals and [...]
Is this the year you finally convert to a Roth IRA? It could be if it makes sense for your situation, but there are numerous factors that come into play. Do not make any rash decisions. Basic premise: Generally, distributions from a traditional IRA are fully taxable at ordinary income rates reaching as high as [...]
If you have been feeling the pinch at the gas pumps lately, at least there is some tax consolation: The standard mileage rates used by certain taxpayers in lieu of deducting actual expenses are going up for the last six months of 2022. Effective on July 1, 2022— The rate for business driving increases to [...]
Summer is a time for R&R, but also offers tax-saving opportunities for individuals and small business owners. Here are seven ways to reduce tax liability this summer. Host an employee gathering. Prior to 2018, your business could deduct 50% of the cost of qualified business entertainment expenses. But this deduction has generally been eliminated. Key [...]
If your child will be attending college or graduate school next year, you probably do not have to be told about the sky‑high cost of higher education. You already know all about it from personal experience. “At least my child has qualified for a scholarship to a prestigious university. That should take some of the [...]
Saving enough to pay for the future higher education of your children is a daunting task. Some consolation: There is no foolproof method, but at least a Section 529 plan may help you set aside funds, up to generous limits. Q. What exactly is a Section 529 plan? A. Named after the tax code section [...]
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a major new tax deduction for self-employed individuals and owners of pass-through entities like partnerships, S corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs). Effective for 2018 through 2025, the deduction for “qualified business income” (QBI) can be as high as 20%. However, these deductions are reduced or [...]
There are usually some new twists and turns to the current tax return rules for individuals, but this year is especially tricky due to recent legislation. Following are six potential items to watch out for on 2021 returns. 1 Charitable donations: Normally, you can deduct monetary contributions made to qualified charitable organizations only if you [...]
The tax threshold for deducting medical expenses is written in stone…finally. After several years in which the medical deduction threshold jumped back and forth between 7.5% of adjusted gross income (AGI) and 10% of AGI, Congress settled the issue once and for all in the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA). Effective as of 2021, the CAA [...]