Taxes August 14, 2023
Four Income Tax Breaks for New Parents
You just welcomed a new bundle of joy into the world. But once the euphoria has worn off, you’ll start to realize—if you haven’t already—that kids are expensive.
Taxes August 14, 2023
Trust In Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Many limitations have been placed on traditional tax shelters over time, but the benefits of “irrevocable life insurance trusts” (ILITs) remain intact.
Taxes August 14, 2023
South Carolina Return Preparer Sentenced to Prison for Tax Fraud
In total, Gonzalez caused a tax loss to the IRS of more than $420,000.
Taxes August 11, 2023
AI Tax Tech That Sniffs Out Tax Evasion Gets $12.5M in Funding
The system is currently used by major tax agencies around the world, including the Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation Division and multiple states' tax authorities in the U.S.
Taxes August 11, 2023
Tax Pointers on Mortgage Points
Points paid on a new mortgage are fully deductible if you meet certain tax law requirements. Notably, the acquisition debt must be secured by your principal residence and ...
Taxes August 11, 2023
Some Republicans Crack Open Door to Child Tax Credit Deal
At-risk freshmen and centrist groups in the GOP view the child credit as an important policy tool that has across-the-aisle support.
Taxes August 10, 2023
Treasury, IRS Issue Final Rules on Bonus Energy Tax Credits for Poorer Communities
A new program gives eligible solar and wind facilities in low-income areas increased investment tax credits of 10% or 20%.
Taxes August 4, 2023
Home Energy Audits Are a Key Part of Qualifying for New Tax Credit, IRS Says
The IRS informed taxpayers on the home energy audit requirements in order to claim the energy efficient home improvement tax credit.
Taxes August 3, 2023
The Tax Blotter – August 3, 2023
Under current law, net operating losses (NOLs) can no longer be carried back for two years, but they may be carried forward indefinitely.
Taxes August 3, 2023
AICPA Pushes for Tougher Action on ERC Cheats
Among the warning signs businesses should be wary of are vendors that require large, upfront contingency fees and those who fail to sign the amended payroll tax returns.
Taxes August 3, 2023
TIGTA Says IRS Isn’t Properly Controlling Sensitive Tax Information
The report found that required tracking documents, such as Forms 3210, Document Transmittal, are not included with these shipments and/or not prepared properly.
Taxes August 2, 2023
IRS Plans to Go Paperless by 2025 Tax Season
By the 2025 filing season, the IRS will digitally process 100 percent of tax and information returns that are submitted by paper, as well as half of all paper correspondence, non-tax forms, and notice responses.