News & Updates
New Job? Don’t Forget About Your 401(K)
One of the most important questions you face when changing jobs is what to do with the money in your 401(k) because making the wrong move could cost you thousands of dollars or more in taxes and lower returns. Let’s say you put in five years at your current job. For...
Understanding Your Rights as a Taxpayer
By law, all taxpayers have fundamental rights when interacting with the IRS, and all taxpayers should know and understand their rights. Ten categories of rights are presented in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Here’s an overview: 1. The right to be informed. Taxpayers...
Got Cash? What To Do With a Windfall
A cash windfall is any amount of money that you didn't expect to receive and is over your regular income. Most would consider it to be any amount over $1,000 - and quite often, the amount of money is much more than that. For example, you may have received a bonus at...
Tax Breaks for Teachers and Educators
It's almost time for the start of the new school year, and teachers and other educators should know that they can still deduct certain unreimbursed expenses. Deducting expenses such as classroom supplies, training, and travel helps reduce the amount of tax owed when...
The Difference Between a Hobby and a Business
A hobby is any activity that a person pursues because they enjoy it and with no intention of making a profit. In contrast, people operate a business with the intention of making a profit. However, many people engage in hobby activities that turn into a source of...
Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2022
Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2022 The "Dirty Dozen" is a list of common tax scams that target taxpayers. Compiled and issued annually by the IRS, it includes a number of aggressive and evolving schemes that taxpayers should avoid. Let's take a look at this year's "Dirty...
What Teen Entrepreneurs Should Know About Taxes
What Teen Entrepreneurs Should Know About Taxes Teens and young adults often go into business for themselves over the summer or after school. This work can include babysitting, lawn mowing, dog walking, or other part-time or temporary work. When a teen or young adult...
Standard Mileage Rates Increase for Remainder of 2022
The optional standard mileage rate, which taxpayers may use to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business and certain other purposes, increases to 62.5 cents per mile, effective July 1, 2022. The new mileage rate is up 4 cents from the rate...
Tax Withholding for Seasonal and Part-Time Employees
Tax Withholding for Seasonal and Part-Time Employees Many businesses hire part-time or full-time workers, especially in the summer. The IRS classifies these employees as seasonal workers, defined as an employee who performs labor or services on a seasonal basis (i.e.,...
HSA Limits Increase Significantly for 2023
HSA Limits Increase Significantly for 2023 Contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) are used to pay the account owner's current or future medical expenses, their spouse, and any qualified dependent and are adjusted annually for inflation. For 2023, the annual...