by Karen Baksa | Aug 26, 2024 | Business, Corporate Taxes, Individual Taxes, Tax Tips
When it comes to taking qualified deductions on your tax return, having proper documentation to prove your expenditure is a must. Here are some typical areas where taxpayers often fall short, costing them plenty during tax filing season and during IRS audits: Cash...
by Karen Baksa | Aug 8, 2024 | Individual Taxes, Tax Tips
If you recently got married, plan to get married, or know someone taking the matrimonial plunge, here are some important tax tips every new bride and groom should know. Notify Social Security. Notify the Social Security Administration (SSA) of any name changes by...
by Karen Baksa | Jul 2, 2024 | Corporate Taxes, Individual Taxes, Tax Tips
There’s usually an element of relief after your annual tax return has been filed. But what do you do if you find an error on your tax return? Should you always file an amended return? Here are some things to consider. Errors in the IRS’s favor Errors...
by Karen Baksa | Jun 25, 2024 | Business, Tax Tips
Suppose you take your best client out to dinner to celebrate your business relationship. If you own a business, are self-employed or run a side business, can you deduct any of the cost? Here are some tips to stay on the right side of the new rules: Make clear it’s a...
by Karen Baksa | Jun 11, 2024 | Financial Planning, Tax Tips
The 2024 HSA Contribution Limits have been set for 2024. And inflation adjustments break through the historic trends of 1 to 2% increase each year. Next year the amount you can save to pay for health costs with pre-tax dollars jumps by more than 7%! HSA defined An HSA...
by somichcpa | Mar 24, 2022 | Individual Taxes, Tax Tips
Leveraging the kiddie tax rules With careful tax planning, you can use the kiddie tax rules to reduce your tax obligation. Here’s what you need to know. Background The term kiddie tax was introduced by the Tax Reform Act of 1986. The rules are intended to keep parents...
