Personal Finance
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…
Continue ReadingConsumer 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…
Continue ReadingBlog: 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…
Continue ReadingWhat you Need to Know about Capital Gains Taxes on Real Estate
Selling your home at a high price can be lucrative, but it may also come with tax implications. The IRS might require you to pay capital gains taxes on the profit you earn from the sale. Here’s a detailed…
Continue ReadingEstate of Connelly vs. US Shapes Estate and Tax Planning
In a unanimous decision issued on June 6, 2024, Justice Thomas ruled in favor of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Estate of Connelly v. United States. The ruling held that life insurance proceeds…
Continue ReadingIRS Warns of New Tax Scams Spread by Social Media
The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert following ongoing concerns about a series of tax scams and inaccurate social media advice that led thousands of taxpayers to file inflated refund claims…
Continue ReadingIRS Announces Increased HSA Amounts for 2025
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has adjusted the Health Savings Account (HSA) amounts for 2025. Here are the key changes: Individual Coverage: Family Coverage: The $1,000 “catch-up” additional contribution…
Continue ReadingWhere’s My Refund?
With millions of tax refunds going out each week, the Internal Revenue Service shared that recent improvements to Where’s My Refund? on IRS.gov remains the best way to check the status of a refund. The…
Continue ReadingPA’s Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Expanded for 2023
Last year, the Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit delivered critical relief to roughly 210,000 families in Pennsylvania. Research has shown that a similar tax credit on the federal level…
Continue ReadingNew Guidelines for Philadelphia Non-Resident Wage Refunds
Philadelphia has updated its guidelines for non-resident Wage Tax refunds which apply to tax years 2023 and beyond. The Wage Tax applies to all earnings made in Philadelphia, including salaries, wages…
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