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Families and students with an existing Section 529 plan who paid for their education an alternative way are anxious about left over funds. (This also includes those who or simply didn’t pursue a higher education.) The biggest concern is that the money will trapped in the 529 account unless they take a non-qualified withdrawal and …
While having children equates to having more household expenses, there are also some significant tax benefits for parents. If you are a parent, whether single, married or divorced, there are a significant number of tax benefits available to you, including deductions, credits, and filing status that can help put a dent in your tax liability. …
Concerned that you may see smaller refunds this year on your tax return? You have every right to, because it’s true. Congress has for years used the tax return as a means of providing benefits to taxpayers in need. In addition Congress has provided incentives to stimulate activities in business, as well as addressing environmental …
S corporation requirements, specifically those regarding reasonable compensation, are often misunderstood and abused by owner-shareholders. An S corporation is a type of business structure in which the business does not pay income tax at the corporate level and instead distributes (passes through) the income, gains, losses, and deductions to the shareholders for inclusion on their …
2023 brings with it a whole new set of rules related to qualifying for a tax credit for purchasing a used electric vehicle. This is the first time that used electric vehicles have ever qualified for a tax credit. While the credit is less than the credit for purchasing a new electric vehicle, what a …
With tax season upon us, your 2022 tax reporting forms should have already arrived, or will be arriving soon. These documents report income, sales and other items needed for your 2022 tax return. Be on the lookout for them and be careful not to accidently throw them out. Here are some of the common tax …
The Internal Revenue Service recently completed the final automatic corrections of tax year 2020 unemployment income for overpaid taxes. Some 12 million refunds were issued. These corrections were for taxpayers who overpaid their taxes on unemployment compensation they received in 2020. Watch the video to learn more.
Wondering who gets to claim the children’s tax benefits if you are a divorced or separated parent? While the question is common, the answer of who claims the child or children for tax purposes is often misunderstood. Often this is a hotly disputed issue between parents. However tax law includes specific but complicated rules about …
Checking the mileage rates for 2023? This article discusses each of the standard mileage rates for 2023 and how they apply. The Internal Revenue Service recently announced the inflation-adjusted 2023 optional standard mileage rates. These rates are used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning …
