The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that the annual contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457 plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan is increased to $23,500 in 2025, up from $23,000 in 2024. The limit on annual contributions to an IRA remains $7,000. The Read more…
The IRS has opened a second round of the Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program (or “ERC VDP”) for businesses who may have improperly claimed the ERC in the past. The ERC VDP is open now and runs through Nov. 22, 2024. This ERC VDP helps businesses repay credits they Read more…
Crowdfunding is a method of raising money through websites by soliciting contributions from a large number of people. The contributions may be solicited to fund businesses, for charitable donations, or for gifts. Sometimes, the money raised through crowdfunding is solicited by crowdfunding organizers on behalf of other people or businesses. Read more…
If you’d like to avoid surprises next year at tax time, consider doing an end-of-summer tax update and make any tax withholding or payment updates that are necessary. While most people get a refund after filing their taxes, many also find they unexpectedly owe taxes. This is often due to Read more…
With the new school year upon us, teachers should remember that they may be eligible to deduct up to $300 for classroom expenses in 2024. This deduction allows educators to offset the cost of supplies, materials and other classroom essentials, providing some financial relief for those who spend their own Read more…
Many parts of the country are approaching peak air conditioning season, which often means higher utilities. If your utility bill has recently caught your attention, you may be considering home improvements to lower those bills. Luckily there are tax credits availble that are meant to encourage people to make energy Read more…
Summer wedding season has arrived, and newlyweds can make their tax filing easier by doing a few things now. Your marital status as of December 31 determines your tax filing options for the entire year, but that’s not all newlyweds need to know. Report a name change If you or Read more…
It seems like “side hustles” are all the rage these days. But come tax day, the tax treatment of these endeavors can be a big question mark — especially since these often aren’t the primary source of income for those who take part in them. Hobbies and businesses are treated Read more…
With summer on our doorstep, the thoughts of many people go to home improvements that should be done now that the weather is improving. If this sounds like you, you should be aware that certain energy efficient updates to your home could qualify you for home energy credits. What you Read more…
If you’re a business owner, you should be aware that the SECURE 2.0 Act has changed how some amounts are reported on Form W-2. The provisions potentially affecting Forms W-2 (including Forms W-2AS, W-2GU and W-2VI) are: De minimis financial incentives, Roth Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE) and Read more…