Personal Finance
Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 Designed to Improve Retirement Savings Options
The SECURE 2.0 Act offers incentives for employers, especially small to mid-size employers without a current retirement plan in place, to establish and maintain retirement plans. From expanding coverage…
Continue ReadingTax Credits for Philadelphia Residents
The Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) The City of Philadelphia wants every qualifying Philadelphian to receive the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). This federal credit is for low-to-moderate-income…
Continue ReadingRetirement Account Tax Inflation Adjustments for Year 2023
The IRS announced the 2023 inflation-adjusted dollar-amount ceilings and thresholds for a wide range of qualified retirement plans and accounts, including traditional individual retirement arrangements…
Continue ReadingQualified Appraisal Required to Deduct Charitable Contribution of Cryptocurrency
Earlier this month, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a memorandum (CCA 202302012) concluding that a qualified appraisal is required when a taxpayer claims a charitable contribution deduction…
Continue ReadingBlog: The Top 5 Reasons You Should Be Using Tax Caddy
TaxCaddy is a software program designed to make gathering tax documents and sharing them with your tax professional a breeze. But why take our word for it? Here are the top 5 reasons YOU should be using…
Continue Reading4th Quarter Estimates Due January 17, 2023
The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who pay estimated taxes that they have until January 17th to make their payment for the fourth quarter of tax year 2022 without penalty. You may send estimated…
Continue ReadingUsing Electronic Funds to Avoid Check Processing Delays for Payment of Income Taxes
Delays by the IRS and State Revenue Departments in processing checks from taxpayers for the payment of income taxes is increasing. Delays in the processing of checks can cause automated tax notices requesting…
Continue ReadingYear End Tax Planning for Individuals
As we wrap up 2022, it’s important to take a closer look at your tax and financial plans and discuss steps that can be taken to reduce taxes and help you save for your future. With the passage of the…
Continue ReadingIRS extends Tax Relief to the Victims of Hurricane Ian
The IRS has extended tax relief to the victims of Hurricane Ian throughout Florida until February 15, 2023, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. Individuals and households…
Continue ReadingANCHOR Replaces the Homestead Rebate, Makes Owners/Renters Eligible for Relief
ANCHOR provides property tax relief to New Jersey residents who owned or rented their principal residence (main home) on October 1, 2019, and met the income limits. The filing deadline for the ANCHOR Application…
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