Article Highlights: Ghost Preparers PTIN Requirement Signing the Return Preparation to Boost Refund Taxpayer Left Holding the Bag How to Report Ghost Preparers Professional Tax Preparation As people begin to have their 2023 tax returns prepared, this is a reminder to avoid unethical “ghost” tax return preparers. A ghost preparer is someone who charges for […]
Baby Boomers – the largest generation in America by the numbers – are approaching their golden years. This means that many are beginning to look ahead to a healthy and secure retirement as they put their years in the workforce behind them. One of the critical aspects of Boomer retirement planning is healthcare. In this […]
Article Highlights: Charity Tax Exempt Status General Rules for Deducting Volunteer Expenses Away-From-Home Travel Expenses Vehicle Expenses Entertaining For Charity Uniforms Use of a Capital Assets Conventions Underprivileged Youths Foster Parents Church Deacon Substantiation Requirements If you volunteer your time for a charity, you may qualify for some tax breaks. Although no tax deduction is […]
Since we’re still in the early weeks of 2024, now is the perfect time to improve your business operations with QuickBooks for a more efficient and prosperous year ahead. QuickBooks Online continues to provide a wide array of bookkeeping and accounting features to simplify financial management tasks, particularly for small business owners. One notable feature […]
Article Highlights: Health Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) Benefits of an FSA Qualifying for an FSA Contributions to an FSA Amount of Contribution Distributions From an FSA Qualified Care Expenses Qualified Medical Expenses Use-It-or-Lose-It A health Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) allows employees to be reimbursed for medical expenses. FSAs are usually funded through voluntary salary reduction […]
In the wake of the pandemic, remote work has become the new norm for many American workers. As businesses across a wide range of industries have shifted to a remote model, employees and employers alike have experienced numerous benefits such as reduced overhead costs, increased employee satisfaction, and access to a broader talent pool. However, […]
Article Highlights: Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits (QTFB) Group Term Life Insurance (GTLI) Accident and Health Benefits Flexible Spending Arrangement Exclusion for Qualified Employee Discounts Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Adoption Assistance Qualified Educational Assistance Working Condition Educational Assistance Travel Expenses Transportation Expenses Moving Expenses Reimbursements for Use of Employee-Owned Vehicles Employer-Provided Vehicles Awards and Prizes […]
Article Highlights: Estate and Gift Tax Personal Exemptions Standard Deductions Home Mortgage Interest Deduction Limitation on Tax Deductions (SALT) Suspension of Tier 2 Miscellaneous Itemized Deductions Suspension of the Limitation on Itemized Deductions Individual Tax Rates Child Tax Credit Special Rule for Certain Discharges of Student Loans Employer Payments of Student Loans Moving Expenses Bicycle […]
A guide to kickstart your best money year yet. This article will guide you through essential financial resolutions to set the tone for your best money year yet. As the calendar turns to a new year, many of us reflect on the past and set intentions for the future. Why not extend this reflection to […]
Article Highlights: Standard Mileage Rates for 2024 Business, Charitable, Medical and Moving Rates Important Considerations for 2024 Switching Between the Actual Expense and Standard Mileage Rate Methods Employer Reimbursements Employee Deductions Suspended Special Allowances for SUVs As it does every year, the Internal Revenue Service recently announced the inflation-adjusted 2024 optional standard mileage rates used to […]