Eligible IRA Owners can Donate More to Charity in 2024

The Internal Revenue Service reminds individual retirement arrangement (IRA) owners age 70½ and older that they can make up to $105,000 in tax-free charitable donations during 2024 through qualified charitable…

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Year-end Tax and Financial Planning for Individuals 

As we close out 2024, now is the time to review your tax and financial strategies and explore opportunities to reduce your tax burden and bolster your future savings. With a new administration incoming…

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Hurricane Updates: IRS Tax Related Assistance and Warning about Charity Scams

In the wake of the devastating hurricanes that have ravaged Florida and the Southeast in recent weeks, the Internal Revenue Service warned about charity scams and reassured victims that it stands ready…

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Smart Savings: 529 Plan to Roth IRA

The SECURE 2.0 Act, passed at the end of 2022, introduced over 100 measures aimed at enhancing American savings. Among these is a provision allowing up to $35,000 in unused funds from a Sec. 529 education…

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Election 2024: Overview of Tax Policies

Tax policy has emerged as a central topic in the 2024 US presidential election because it directly affects the financial well-being of individuals, businesses, and the overall economy. It not only determines…

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IRS Relief Now available to Hurricane Debby Victims

The Internal Revenue Service announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in five states affected by Hurricane Debby. Affected taxpayers in South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, and…

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Estimated Quarterly Taxes due September 16th

The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who pay estimated taxes that the deadline to pay their third quarter tax liability is September 16th. Taxpayers may have to pay estimated tax if the amount…

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Final Regulations on the Sale and Exchange of Digital Assets, including Cryptocurrency

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations requiring custodial brokers to report sales and exchanges of digital assets, including cryptocurrency. These…

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Consumer Alert on False Tax Credits

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a consumer alert regarding false information circulating on social media about non-existent Self Employment, Fuel, and Family Leave tax credits. This misinformation…

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Blog: The Possible Rollback of the Estate Tax Exemption: Why Now is the Time to Plan

The estate tax, often referred to as the “death tax,” has long been a contentious issue in U.S. tax policy. Currently, the estate tax exemption allows individuals to transfer a significant amount of wealth…

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