Archive for the Tax Tips Category

While a deduction can reduce the amount of taxable income, credits can directly reduce the amount of tax owed, so they offer a greater tax benefit. Sometimes, credits can be refundable, which means that they might generate a refund for you even when you don’t owe tax.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “Act”) was recently passed, and it includes a range of new tax rules addressing various areas, including healthcare, energy, and tax measures. With one of its significant goals being to address climate change and jump-start clean energy production, the Act

Are you considering buying an electric vehicle in 2023? The rules have recently changed, due to the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “Act”) in the summer of 2022. This bill included a range of new tax rules addressing various areas, and one of

There is now a choice for tax professionals who need to make changes to a tax return that has already been filed with the IRS. Superseding vs. Amended Tax Returns You’re likely already familiar with the amended tax return. An amended return is filed subsequent to the

Performing these tasks at year-end will help your tax professional prepare your return accurately, plus it will make your tax professional very happy when you have these answers at the ready! Write down the odometer reading on the vehicles you use for business. It is important to

Who doesn’t want to pay fewer taxes? The key to minimizing your tax bill is to plan ahead and select the strategies that work for your situation. When April 15, 2023 rolls around, it’s simply too late for tax planning, so now is the time to be

When the SECURE Act went into effect on January 1, 2020, there were many open questions from tax professionals and taxpayers about Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and how certain provisions of the new legislation should be treated. Some of the language in a number of the provisions

Dealing with the passing of a loved one in your family can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, tax requirements are one of the many items you’ll need to address, but we can help you through the process. Here is a little more about what’s required. A final tax return

Keeping your business’s books clean all year long can help to provide more accurate financial statements and reports as well as an easier tax time. Here is a checklist of activities to perform periodically to keep your books clean. Make sure all bank accounts are reconciled. Make

Each year, the IRS unveils its list of scams that target unsuspecting taxpayers. Below are five of the most common tax scams impacting taxpayers today, as well as tips to not become a victim: Pandemic-related scams. Criminals still use the COVID-19 pandemic to steal people’s money and