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Tax Checklist for Newlyweds
Summertime is common time for wedding bells to ring, and newlyweds can make their tax filing easier by doing a few things now. A...
Jun 181 min read


Stay on Track and Avoid Tax Surprises: Check Your Withholdings
As we move through 2025, the IRS is urging taxpayers to take a proactive step that could save them stress and money come tax season:...
May 292 min read


2024 Tax Highlights
For 2024, there were no major changes to federal tax law. In December 2022, the SECURE Act 2.0 was passed, which made many changes to...
Dec 20, 20244 min read


Don't Leave Money on the Table: Essential Tax Credits You Might Be Missing
Tax preparers often encounter clients who are confused about the various tax credits available to them. Understanding these credits can...
Oct 25, 20245 min read


IRS Penalties: What Triggers Them and How to Avoid or Reduce Them
Tax season can be stressful, especially if you're worried about penalties. Whether you're an individual or a small business owner, IRS...
Oct 14, 20244 min read


IRS Provides Relief for Hurricane Helene Victims
The Internal Revenue Service has announced disaster tax relief for all individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene, including...
Oct 14, 20244 min read


Special Tax Deduction for Self-Employed Health Insurance
In the labyrinth of tax regulations, the self-employed health insurance deduction stands out as a beacon of relief for self-employed...
Jul 27, 20243 min read


Essential Tax and Financial Planning Strategies for Boomers and Gen Xers Approaching Retirement
As Boomers and Gen Xers approach retirement, effective financial planning becomes crucial to ensure a comfortable and secure future. This...
Jul 26, 20243 min read


Strategies to Prevent Costly Penalties from Underpaying Estimated Taxes
Underpayment penalties are a common concern for taxpayers, and many are unaware of how substantial they can be. These penalties are...
Jun 15, 20246 min read


Installment Sale – a Useful Tool to Minimize Taxes
Selling a property you have owned for a long period of time will frequently result in a large capital gain, and reporting all of the gain in
Apr 26, 20244 min read


Deductions and Credits - A Primer
You can use credits and deductions to help lower your tax bill or increase your refund. Deductions can reduce the amount of taxable...
Apr 6, 20245 min read


Biden's Tax Agenda
During his State of the Union Address before Congress on March 7, 2024, President Biden presented an overview of his tax agenda proposed...
Mar 22, 20246 min read


Can’t Pay Your Taxes? Here Are Some Options
About 3 out of 4 American taxpayers receive a refund each year when they file their income tax returns, but there are those who for one...
Mar 20, 20244 min read


Unique Charitable Giving Options
There are some unique ways to make charitable contributions that can provide tax advantages to the donor. Before deciding about your...
Mar 13, 20248 min read


Where's My Refund?
If your 2023 tax return has already been filed and you are due a refund, you can check the status of your refund online. For your Federal...
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Gift & Estate Taxation - An Overview
Gift and estate taxes are both part of the federal transfer tax system and are interconnected. Gift tax applies to transfers of wealth...
Feb 21, 20247 min read


2024 Standard Mileage Rates
As it does every year, the Internal Revenue Service recently announced the inflation-adjusted 2024 optional standard mileage rates used...
Feb 14, 20243 min read


Tax Documents Coming Your Way
To ensure individuals properly report all their income, the IRS has an ever-expanding series of information-reporting forms used to...
Feb 2, 20245 min read


Major Tax Sunset on the Horizon
Back in late 2017 Congress passed the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) that made enormous changes to income tax laws as outlined below....
Jan 19, 20246 min read


Indiana Income Tax Rate Change
As published by the Tax Foundation, thirty-four states will ring in the new year with tax changes, including Indiana. They noted that...
Jan 13, 20241 min read
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