If you had to make a list of some of the most profoundly successful entrepreneurs to ever live, there is at least one name that would absolutely be on it: Steve Jobs. Today, people know Steven Paul Jobs as the co-founder of Apple Computer. He was a majority shareholder in Pixar, one of the most successful animated film studios ever. He was a member [...]
Article Highlights: Credit History New Law Enhancements Extensions Credit Limits Home Energy Audit Identification Number Requirement Other Credit Issues Going all the way back to 2006, except for 2008, the federal tax code has offered a tax credit for making energy-saving improvements to a taxpayer's home. This credit had expired after 2021 but has been given renewed life and substantially enhanced by the Inflation [...]
Article Highlights: Assembly Requirement August 15 Deadline Transition Rule The New Law Income Limit Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price Limitation New Vehicle Definition Transfer of Credit to the Dealer Credit for Used Vehicles With the recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the electric vehicle credit has undergone some major changes. Although most of the changes take effect in 2023, to qualify for [...]
According to one recent study conducted by the Small Business Administration, there are approximately 32.5 million organizations that classify as a small business in operation in the United States. Half of all American workers are either employed by a small business or own a small business and are significant drivers of not only the economy in this country but on a global scale as [...]
Article Highlights: Penalty Relief 2019 & 2020 Tax Returns Includes 1040, 1120, Certain 1099 Series Filings Refunds Are Automatic September 30, 2022, Deadline The First-Time Abatement Penalty Relief To help struggling taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS has issued a notice, which provides penalty relief to most people and businesses who file or filed certain 2019 or 2020 returns late. This includes [...]
Article Highlights: Relief Amounts Income Limitations Dependents of Another Pell Grant Recipients Repayment Pause Monthly Payment Reduction Cancellation of Debt Income On August 24, President Biden announced a three-part plan to deal with student loan debt which includes, among other things, $20,000 in loan relief to borrowers with loans held by the Department of Education whose individual income is less than $125,000 ($250,000 for [...]
Article Highlights: Mid-Year Planning Avoiding Unpleasant Surprises Events That Have Tax Consequences All too often, taxpayers wait until after the close of the tax year to worry about their taxes and miss opportunities that could reduce their tax liability or financially benefit them. Mid-year is the perfect time for tax planning. The following are some events that can affect your tax return; you may [...]
If someone were to craft a "Mount Rushmore" featuring the likenesses of some of the most influential musicians of all time, Aretha Franklin would undoubtedly be on it. Born in 1942, Franklin was more than just another singer or songwriter. She was a brilliant pianist. She penned some of the most influential songs of all time. She became a massive commercial success after signing [...]
Article Highlights: Interest Categories Category Deductibility Interest Tracing Rules A frequent question that arises when borrowing money is whether or not the interest will be tax deductible. That can be a complicated question, and unfortunately not all interest an individual pays is deductible. The rules for deducting interest vary, depending on whether the loan proceeds are used for personal, investment, or business activities. Interest [...]
Article Highlights: Marriage Buying a Home Having or Adopting Children Getting Divorced Death of Spouse Throughout your life there will be certain significant occasions that will impact not only your day-to-day living but also your taxes. Here are a few of those events: Getting Married If you just got married or are considering getting married, you need to be aware that once you are [...]
