Do you have a hobby that’s a source of income? If so, that income must be reported on your tax return. The extent to which you can deduct expenses related to the activity depends...
The IRS recently posted a round of frequently asked questions (FAQs) that focus on its “Online Account” system. In a nutshell, the IRS’s Online Account is a portal that allows individual taxpayers to access...
It’s wedding season. While taxes may be the last thing on the minds of the happy couples, the IRS is reminding newlyweds of important details that could be overlooked. If there’s a name change,...
The IRS has released a series of FAQs regarding the American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA’s) sick and family leave credit. The ARPA extended and changed payroll tax credits for qualifying sick leave and family...
Tax-related identity theft occurs when stolen data, such as a Social Security number, is used to claim a false refund. To protect yourself and prevent tax crimes, consider tips offered by the IRS....
The IRS and the U.S. Department of the Treasury recently announced that an additional 1.8 million Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) have been disbursed under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). So far under the...
To avoid a surprise when you file your tax return, review your federal withholding each year to make sure you’re not having too little (or too much) tax withheld from your paychecks. In general,...
The IRS has added the 2021 Bentley Motors Bentayga Hybrid SUV to its list of qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles. The tax code provides a credit to purchasers of qualified plug-in electric drive...
The IRS has issued guidance on the American Rescue Plan Act provision that provides temporary premium assistance for COBRA continuation coverage and a credit to entities that maintain group health plans. The law provides...
The IRS has announced that the 2021 advance child tax credit (CTC) payments, provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), will begin being made on July 15. For 2021 only, the ARPA...