Will You have to Pay Tax on Your Social Security Benefits?
After paying into Social Security for all your working years, you may be surprised to learn that the benefits may be taxed in retirement. Here are the rules.
What Happens if an Individual Can’t Pay Taxes?
Tax liabilities don’t go away if left unaddressed. Here’s a look at what happens in the event you (or someone you know) can’t pay taxes on time.
Possible Tax Consequences of PPP Loans
Businesses that received PPP loans should be aware of the tax consequences. Here’s a look at the issue.
The Tax Implications of Employer-provided Life Insurance
Employer-provided group term life insurance can be a nice employee benefit. But depending on the amount of coverage, it may cause an unwanted tax result. Here’s why.
Are Scholarships Tax-free or Taxable?
Scholarships are generally tax-free but there are times when academic awards result in taxable income.
Take Advantage of a “Stepped-up Basis” When You Inherit Property
If you’ve inherited assets or you’re planning your estate, it’s crucial to understand the fair market value basis rules (also known as the “step-up and step-down” rules). That way, you won’t pay more tax than you’re legally required to.
Businesses: Get ready for the new Form 1099-NEC
A tax form that used to be filed back in the 1980s is coming back for 2020. Here’s what businesses need to know.
After You File: 3 Issues to Considers
Once your 2019 tax return has been filed, there still may be some issues to consider. We’re often asked about refund status, record retention and amended tax returns. Here are some answers.
Some People are Required to Return EIPs
Millions of people have already received their Economic Impact Payments, which are being sent by the government to help mitigate the effects of COVID-19. In some cases, the payments should be returned.
What Qualifies as a “Coronavirus-Related Distribution” from a Retirement Plan?
As you may have heard, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allows “qualified” people to take certain “coronavirus-related distributions” from their retirement plans without paying tax. So how do you qualify? In other words, what’s a...