Businesses: Important Tax Changes in 2023

It’s no surprise there are important tax changes you need to be aware of this year.

Here’s what small business owners need to know about tax law changes and inflation adjustments for the year ahead. Take a look.

Getting Ready for the 2023 Tax Filing Season

Filing your 2022 tax return promises to be just as complicated as always; however, there are steps that taxpayers can take right now to ensure their tax filing experience goes smoothly. Let’s look at what’s new for 2022 and some key items taxpayers should consider before filing.

Small Business Taxpayers: The Year in Review

As the year comes to an end, here’s what business owners need to know about tax provisions for 2022.

Take some time to review the information below to ensure you’re prepared for what’s ahead.

Individual Taxpayers: The Year in Review

As we close out the year and get ready for tax season, here’s what individuals and families need to know about tax provisions for 2022.

Take some time to review the information below to ensure you’re prepared for what’s ahead.

Year-end Tax Planning Strategies for Business Owners

Several end-of-year tax planning strategies are available to business owners to reduce their tax liability. In this article, we’ll cover deferring income, purchasing new business equipment, Section 179 Expensing, and more. Let’s take a look.

Eligible Families Can Claim Tax Benefits Until November 17th

Starting in October, more than 9 million letters were sent out by the IRS to individuals and families who appear to qualify for a variety of key tax benefits – but did not claim them by filing a 2021 federal income tax return. Many in this group may be eligible to claim some or all of the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC), the Child Tax Credit (CTC), the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and other tax credits depending on their personal and family situation. The letter provides a brief overview of each of these three credits. As a reminder, these and other tax benefits were expanded under last year’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and other recent legislation.

Homeowner Records: What To Keep And For How Long

Keeping full and accurate homeowner records is not only vital for claiming deductions on your tax return, but also for determining the basis or adjusted basis of your home. These records include your purchase contract and settlement papers if you bought the property, or other objective evidence if you acquired it by gift, inheritance, or similar means. You should also keep any receipts, canceled checks, and similar evidence for improvements or other additions to the basis.

Kids’ Day Camp Expenses May Qualify for a Day Credit

Day camps are common during school vacations and the summer months. Many parents enroll their children in a day camp or pay for daycare so they can work or look for work. Unlike overnight camps, the cost of summer day camp may count towards the child and dependent care credit. Here are 10 things parents should know:

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.

Tax Breaks for Teachers and Educators

It’s almost time for the start of the new school year, and teachers and other educators should remember 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 filing a tax return.