Mar 28, 2023
The IRS just made it easier to respond to a handful of tax notices online, which presents an excellent opportunity to review what a letter from the IRS could mean and how you should respond to each. Hint: You should always give your CPA a heads-up before responding....
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Mar 21, 2023
If you got used to receiving a tax refund in recent years, don’t hold your breath for the same this tax season. While the IRS is better staffed and equipped this year for prompt refunds, pandemic benefits that sweetened the deal have now expired. CBS News reports that...
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Mar 14, 2023
Starting in 2024, you can rollover old, unused 529 funds into a Roth IRA as a way to avoid taxes and penalties on the money if it turns out you didn’t need it for a student’s education after all. The change is part of the SECURE 2.0 Act, which, under Section 126, will...
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Feb 28, 2023
The federal government is again working on final changes to its independent contractor guidelines. Getting this sticky area wrong can hold dire consequences with potential litigation, fines, fees, and, of course, back taxes. Employee classification can be a...
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Feb 21, 2023
You win some, you lose some—that’s the nature of investing. But when it comes to paying taxes, you might be able to turn an investment loss into a tax win through tax-loss harvesting. It’s certainly a volatile time for investing. U.S. stocks and bonds were down in the...
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