Roth IRAs: Put Your Child’s Summer Earnings to Work

With plentiful opportunities for teen employment this year, now is the perfect time to consider opening a Roth IRA for your minor child.

Here’s everything you need to know including what it is, how it works, and why it’s beneficial.

Deducting Business-Related Car Expenses

If you’re self-employed and use your car for business, you can deduct certain business-related car expenses.

The first thing small business owners need to know is that there are two options for claiming deductions:

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 Dozen” tax scams:

Summer Activities That Could Affect Your Tax Situation

Although the tax return filing deadline has come and gone, it’s never too early to start planning for next year’s tax return. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some common summertime situations that could affect your taxes:

Tax Tips For Students With Summer Jobs

With teen employment expected to be plentiful this summer, with better pay and more opportunities, chances are good that your high school or college student will have a job this summer.

Here’s what they should know about summer jobs and taxes:

What To Do If You Miss The April Tax Deadline

Monday, April 18, 2022, was the tax deadline for most taxpayers to file their tax returns, but if you haven’t filed a 2021 tax return yet, it’s not too late. Here’s what you need to do:

First, gather any information related to income and deductions for the tax years for which a return must be filed, then contact us at the office of Lahrmer & Company LLC at (866) 474-1238 or office@lahrmercpa.com.

What To Do If You’re Missing Important Tax Documents

As the April 18th tax deadline quickly approached, last-minute tax filers should make sure they have all their documents before filing a tax return. You should have received a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, from each of your employers for use in preparing your federal tax return. Employers must furnish this record of 2021 earnings and withheld taxes no later than January 31, 2022.

Tax Return Tips For Last-Minute Filers

When it comes to working on your taxes, earlier is better, but many people find preparing their tax return stressful and frustrating and wait until the last minute. If you’ve been procrastinating on filing your tax return this year, here are eight tips that might help.

What To Know About The Gig Economy And Your Taxes

The gig economy, also called sharing or access economy, is defined by activities where taxpayers earn income providing on-demand work, services, or goods. This type of work is often carried out via digital platforms such as an app or website. There are many types of sharing economy businesses, including two of the most popular ones: ride-sharing, Uber and Lyft, for example, and home rentals such as Airbnb.

Tax Breaks For Taxpayers Who Itemize

Many taxpayers opt for the standard deduction, but sometimes itemizing your deductions is the better choice – often resulting in a lower tax bill. Whether you bought a house, refinanced your current home, or had extensive gambling losses, you may be able to take advantage of tax breaks for taxpayers who itemize. Here’s what to keep in mind: