The IRS has opened a second round of the Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program (or “ERC VDP”) for businesses who may have improperly claimed the ERC in the past. The ERC VDP is open now and runs through Nov. […]

Crowdfunding is a method of raising money through websites by soliciting contributions from a large number of people. The contributions may be solicited to fund businesses, for charitable donations, or for gifts. Sometimes, the money raised through crowdfunding is solicited […]

If you’d like to avoid surprises next year at tax time, consider doing an end-of-summer tax update and make any tax withholding or payment updates that are necessary. While most people get a refund after filing their taxes, many also […]

With the new school year upon us, teachers should remember that they may be eligible to deduct up to $300 for classroom expenses in 2024. This deduction allows educators to offset the cost of supplies, materials and other classroom essentials, […]

Many parts of the country are approaching peak air conditioning season, which often means higher utilities. If your utility bill has recently caught your attention, you may be considering home improvements to lower those bills. Luckily there are tax credits […]

Summer wedding season has arrived, and newlyweds can make their tax filing easier by doing a few things now. Your marital status as of December 31 determines your tax filing options for the entire year, but that’s not all newlyweds […]

It seems like “side hustles” are all the rage these days. But come tax day, the tax treatment of these endeavors can be a big question mark — especially since these often aren’t the primary source of income for those […]

With summer on our doorstep, the thoughts of many people go to home improvements that should be done now that the weather is improving. If this sounds like you, you should be aware that certain energy efficient updates to your […]

If you missed the April tax filing and payment deadline, you should file as soon as you can. If you missed the deadline to file and owe taxes, you need to file quickly to minimize penalties and interest. And keep […]

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is the federal government’s largest refundable tax credit for low to moderate income workers. Almost a third of those who qualify for the EITC became eligible for the first time this year due to […]