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Personal Finance Tips from Warren Buffett
There are a lot of seasoned investors out there who have made a lot of money on things like the stock market over the years. They've done their research, they've made choices that they believe in, and they have been rewarded handsomely because of it. Any one of these...
Despite COVID-19 Pandemic, Record 96% of U.S. Households Were Banked in 2021
Latest FDIC national survey finds record low six million households remain unbanked Despite unprecedented economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 96 percent of U.S. households were banked in 2021, according to the latest national survey released...
Will a Small Business Grant Help Your Organization? Breaking Things Down
According to one recent study, there are currently more than 32 million small businesses operating in the United States. For the sake of discussion, know that this term refers to those organizations with fewer than 500 employees. To put that number into perspective,...
Virginia Grocery Sales Tax Reduction for 2023
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Research Credit Potentially Doubled By The Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act that President Biden signed into law back in August, has a lesser-known provision that could benefit many small business startups, allowing them to potentially double the amount of the research and development tax credit they can claim from...
Adjust Tax Withholding Now to Pay the Proper Amount of Tax
The Internal Revenue Service urged taxpayers to check their tax withholding while there’s time left in 2022 to benefit from any necessary changes. An adjustment made now will help people avoid a big surprise, such as a big refund or a balance due, at tax time in 2023....
IRS Warns Taxpayers to Stay Vigilant as Texting Scams Surge
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The IRS and the Security Summit partners warn everyone to be on the lookout for scams and schemes that could put sensitive tax data at risk, especially IRS-themed texting scams aimed at stealing personal and...
Employers Urged to Electronically File Payroll Tax Returns by Oct. 31
The Internal Revenue Service reminded employers to file the next quarterly payroll tax return by the approaching Oct. 31, 2022, due date, and urged them to do so electronically. While paper filing is available, the IRS strongly encourages e-filing. E-filing is the...
Increased Tax Credits for Home Builders
As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, passed in August 2022, modifying Internal Revenue Code Sec. 45L, contractors will benefit from the increased tax credit for building Energy Efficient New Homes effective January 1, 2023. In addition, this credit that had...
November 2022 Individual Due Dates
November 10 - Report Tips to EmployerIf you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during October, you are required to report them to your employer on IRS Form 4070 no later than November 10. Your employer is required to withhold FICA...
Health Savings Accounts Fill Multiple Tax Needs
The Health Savings Account (HSA) is one of the most misunderstood and underused benefits in the Internal Revenue Code. Congress created HSAs as a way for individuals with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to save for medical expenses that are not covered by...
Bunching Your Deductions Can Provide Big Tax Benefits
If your tax deductions normally fall short of itemizing your deductions or even if you are able to itemize, but only marginally, you may benefit from using the “bunching” strategy. The tax code allows most taxpayers to utilize the standard deduction or itemize their...
Read This Before Tossing Old Tax Records
Now that your taxes are complete and filed for the year, you are probably wondering what old tax records can be discarded. If you are like most taxpayers, you have records from years ago that you are afraid to throw away. To determine how to proceed, it is helpful to...
Late on Filing Taxes? Penalty Relief for Reasonable Cause
You may qualify to have certain penalties removed or reduced if you acted with reasonable cause and in good faith. On This Page Reasonable CauseFailure to File or Pay PenaltiesAccuracy-Related PenaltiesInformation Return PenaltiesApply for a Payment PlanHow to Request...
If You Want to Maximize Your Social Security Income, You Need to Start Planning Now
According to one recent study, about 27% of people in the United States between the ages of 55 and 67 years old have less than $10,000 saved for retirement. If you needed just one statistic to outline how important it is to plan ahead when you're younger, let it be...
Best Practices for Avoiding Cash Flow Problems With Your Business: A Guide
If you had to make a list of some of the biggest issues that plague small business owners on a regular basis, cashflow problems would undoubtedly be right at the top. Cash flow is about more than just the money coming into and going out of your business. It represents...
Everything You Need to Know About Starting a Business: Your Step-by-Step Guide
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...
IRS Appeals revises initial contact letters as part of effort to enhance the taxpayer experience
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service Independent Office of Appeals is taking important steps to improve how taxpayers interact and communicate with the IRS by revising their initial contact letters. “Appeals resolves federal tax disputes, without litigation, in a...
Home Energy Improvement Credit Is Enhanced
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...
October 2022 Due Dates
October 2022 Individual Due Dates October 11 - Report Tips to EmployerIf you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during September, you are required to report them to your employer on IRS Form 4070 no later than October 11. Your...