If You Gave to Charity in 2023, Check to See That Your Have Substantiation
Did you donate to charity last year? Acknowledgment letters from the charities you gave to may have already shown up in your mailbox. But if you don’t […]
IRAs: Build a Tax-Favored Retirement Nest Egg
Although traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs have been around for decades, the rules involved have changed many times. The Secure 2.0 law, which was enacted at the […]
Answers to Your Tax Season Questions
The IRS announced it opened the 2024 income tax return filing season on January 29. That’s when the tax agency began accepting and […]
The Kiddie Tax Could Affect Your Children Until They’re Young Adults
The so-called “kiddie tax” can cause some of a child’s unearned income to be taxed at the parent’s higher marginal federal income tax rates instead of at […]
It’s Possible (But Not Easy) to Claim a Medical Expense Tax Deduction
One of your New Year’s resolutions may be to pay more attention to your health. Of course, that may cost you. Can you […]
Don’t Overlook Taxes When Contemplating a Move to Another State
When you retire, you may think about moving to another state — perhaps because the weather is more temperate or because you want to be closer to […]
Court Awards and Out-of-Court Settlements May (or May Not) Be Taxed
Monetary awards and settlements are often provided for an array of reasons. For example, a person could receive compensatory and punitive damage payments […]
The “Nanny Tax” Must be Paid for Nannies and Other Household Workers
You may have heard of the “nanny tax.” But if you don’t employ a nanny, you may think it doesn’t apply to you. […]
Don’t Forget to Empty Out Your Flexible Spending Account
If you have a tax-saving flexible spending account (FSA) with your employer to help pay for health or dependent care expenses, there’s an important date coming up. […]
Filing a Final Return for a Deceased Taxpayer
As reported via IRS Tax Tip 2023-51 4/17/2023
After someone with a filing requirement passes away, their […]
