Tag: Taxes

How To Avoid Too Much Tax Withheld

Imagine the IRS offering an apology with your tax refund: Sorry, here’s your money back. In the 2022 tax season, more than 110 million taxpayers received a tax refund — and bragged about it! The average refund was $3,252. Instead of having the money sit in IRS coffers all year, that money could have been […]

Do Cash-Outs Come With A Tax Break?

First you need to understand what a cash-out refinance is. In such a refinance, you swap your existing mortgage loan for a new mortgage in which you borrow a higher amount. You use the found cash to pay for whatever you’d like. For example, say you owe $150,000 on your current mortgage. You might refinance […]

Estate and Gift Tax Planning and the TCJA

It is somewhat unusual to highlight 2026 taxes in 2024, but we are in an unusual situation: Many of the provisions in 2017’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will expire at the end of 2025 unless Congress acts to extend them. Taxpayers need to be aware of how they will be affected so they can […]

What Are Trusts and Do You Need One?

When it comes to estate planning, one of the most important factors to keep in mind is that trusts are formed in accordance to state, not federal, law. That’s why it is so important for people who want to establish a trust to consult with a tax law expert who specializes in the laws within […]

Tax and Homeownership

One of the most significant tax benefits you as a homeowner will enjoy is arguably the mortgage interest deduction. This is applied to the interest you pay on your mortgage for your primary place of residence, though it may also apply to your second home or vacation home. For more insight into the specifics of […]

Taxes and Divorce

Is your relationship coming to a close? If so, you are likely feeling a lot of sadness, confusion, dissatisfaction and unhappiness. In addition to all the emotions that arise in the face of separation and divorce, you’re also expected to think about the way your tax filing status will change. But what happens when the […]

Is Your Withholding Correct?

All year long, employers withhold income tax from the paychecks of their employees. Each paycheck is distributed to you after your employer has taken out a portion of your paycheck to pay the IRS on your behalf. At the end of every year, your employer will send you a document called Form W-2, Wage and […]

FinCEN Requires Beneficial Ownership Information

As explained in a FinCEN release, the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act, enacted in 2021 to curb illicit finance, requires many companies doing business in the United States to report information about the individuals who ultimately own or control them. Companies that are required to comply (“reporting companies”) must file their initial reports by the following […]

IRS Tools and Resources To Help Small Businesses

The small business pages on IRS.gov serve as comprehensive guides for people looking to navigate the entire life cycle of their business as well as their business-related tax obligations. If you are starting a business and need assistance figuring out the appropriate form of business entity to establish, these pages are valuable resources. Additionally, you […]