If you don’t have enough federal tax withheld from your paychecks and other payments, you may have to make estimated tax payments. This is the case if you have taxable income from sources such as interest, dividends, self-employment, capital gains or other income. Here are the applicable rules for paying
If your child has been awarded a scholarship, that’s cause for celebration. For some students, it will mean the difference between going to the college of their choice or starting at community college – or even not going at all. But be aware that scholarship may bring tax implications. GENERALLY,
Despite the robust job market, some people are still losing their jobs. If you’re laid off or terminated from employment, taxes are probably the last thing on your mind. However, you may face tax implications due to your changed personal and professional circumstances. Depending on your situation, these can be
July 10 Employees must report June tip income of $20 or more to employers (Form 4070). July 31 Employers must report income tax withholding and FICA taxes for second-quarter 2023 (Form 941) and pay any tax due. July 31 Employers must file a 2023 calendar-year retirement plan report
Stock market and interest rate uncertainty may cause some investors to turn to bonds. Perhaps the most “user friendly” bond is a U.S. government savings bond. Buying one means you’re essentially lending the federal government money under certain terms, in exchange for a future return. U.S. savings bonds don’t offer
Sadly, many businesses have been forced to shut down recently due to the challenges of the economy, including the supply chain. If this is your situation, we can help you meet the various tax responsibilities that go with closing a business. Of course, a business must file a final
Two tax benefits are available to offset the expenses of adopting a child. In 2023, adoptive parents may be able to claim a credit against their federal tax for up to $15,950 of “qualified adoption expenses” for each child. That’s a dollar-for-dollar reduction of tax. Also, in 2023, adoptive
The volatility in the stock market may have caused the value of your retirement account to decrease. But if you have a traditional IRA invested in stocks, a decline may provide a valuable opportunity by allowing you to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA at a lower tax
If you were distressed to find you owed money when you filed your last federal tax return, you might want to change your withholding so that this doesn’t happen again. You might even want to adjust your withholding if you got a big refund, because you’re essentially giving the government
Whether you’ve filed your 2022 tax return or soon will, one thing you don’t want to experience is a surprise. Many older people are caught off guard when they find that their Social Security benefits may be taxable. How much might you have to pay? That depends on your
