What you need to know Tip Category: What's New A highly-touted tax credit in the recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act is meant to incentivize Americans to purchase clean and electric vehicles. The bottom line, however, is that practically speaking YOU CAN’T GET IT. Why few credits will be seen As the new legislation is currently written, nearly all the …

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New contribution limits are on the horizon Contribution limits for the ever-popular health savings account (HSA) are set for 2023. The new limits are outlined here with current year amounts noted for comparison. So plan now for your 2023 contributions.What is an HSA?An HSA is a tax-advantaged savings account whose funds can be used to …

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The IRS responds to high gas prices by raising the standard mileage rate in the second half of 2022. Here is what you need to know. In a recent announcement, the IRS raised the standard mileage rates for travel beginning in July, 2022. Use the previously announced mileage rates for qualified travel in the first …

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Lots of tax law changes this year! Read on to find out more. Here are some key changes to the tax code for 2022. Use this information to help manage your tax obligation, a practice that can pay rich benefits if reviewed throughout the year. Tax brackets and rates While there is much discussion in …

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MUST READ if using digital payment tools or reselling tickets A recent tax law change by this edition of Congress now requires transaction reporting to the IRS for anyone receiving more than $600 in payments through digital payment tools like PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App. It also impacts anyone using transaction platforms to buy or sell …

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Tax day is here! If you owe taxes, remember to make the payment by the end of the day Monday, April 18. With the individual tax-filing deadline on Monday, April 18, now is the time to complete all filing arrangements and payments. If you have not already done so, ask yourself these questions before it’s …

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Ouch! Government overspending is reported each year in our 1040 IRS instruction booklet. Here's what it looks like for the most recent fiscal year for which info is available. It doesn't look good! Any way you look at it, the federal government's spending habits are a big mess. As required by law, in every Form …

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IRS turns off many automatic notices. Here is what you should know. In a recent announcement, the IRS is telling taxpayers it's turning off some of its automated notices. Here is what you need to know. Background With the pandemic, incredibly late tax law changes from Congress, the congressional imposition on the IRS to send …

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Look for an IRS letter confirming your economic impact payments and advance child tax payments. Here is what you need to know. The IRS recently announced it will be sending out a recap of payments sent to taxpayers for the multiple rounds of Economic Impact Payments and Advanced Child Tax Payments. Here is what you …

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The IRS increased the standard business mileage rates for 2022 by 2.5 cents, to 58.5 cents per mile. Learn more here. Mileage rates for travel are now set for 2022. The standard business mileage rate increases by 2.5 cents to 58.5 cents per mile. The medical and moving mileage rates also increases by 2 cents …

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