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Dangers of TikTok Tax Advice
Are you a TikTok fan? Love someone who is? Many on the social media platform swear it’s a great way to pick up practical lifehacks, including valuable little nuggets of tax advice. But is it...
IRS Caught Covering Up a $38 Million Blunder
The IRS was recently caught backdating a signature on a valuation penalty document—and then trying to talk their way out of trouble—in a giant conservation easement case. Legal experts wonder...
Education Tax Credits: What You Need to Know
It’s back-to-school season, so what better time to talk education tax credits? Taxpayers claiming the credits are often flagged by the IRS, usually due to a simple-to-fix form mismatch. There...
Claiming an Adult Child on Your Tax Return
We’re often asked how long a young adult can be claimed as a dependent on their parent’s tax return. Navigating taxes on their own is a rite of passage that most would prefer to put off as...
Employer Tax Breaks for Student Loan Assistance
COVID-era repayment and interest moratoriums on student loans are ending. If you’re an employer, you no doubt have employees who are affected (you may be personally affected as well). Here are...
IRS Intends to Be More User-Friendly by 2024
The IRS recently updated the public on how it’s been spending its cash infusion, including new online accounts and mobile-friendly forms. It also announced an end to surprise visits from tax...
Study Reveals Who’s Most Likely to Cut Out Heirs
Who would have predicted this plotline: Agreeable and extroverted individuals are more likely to distribute wealth to their children unequally, while more calculating introverts appear likelier...
You Can’t Beat the IRS with a Dead Horse
Some people seem to think the IRS will overlook just about anything. But a dead horse? That’s hard to miss. When a California-based horse enthusiast and IT business owner’s last horse died in...
Overestimating Your Retirement Savings?
A recent study shows 28% of U.S. households think they’re on track for retirement but are actually at risk of falling short. Extremely surprising: High-income households are most likely to fall...
IRS Gives Out Badges & Trust Us, You Don’t Want One
How does the IRS determine who gets flagged for potential tax fraud activity? The agency judges taxpayer actions against a list of over 60 “badges” or indications of fraud ranging from...