Personal Finance

Estate 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…
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IRS 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…
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IRS 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…
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PA’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…
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New 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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Wide Ranging Tax Bill Approved
On January 19, 2024, the House Ways and Means Committee overwhelmingly approved the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 by a 40-3 vote. The bill provides for increases in the child…
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IRS Provides Tax Inflation Adjustments for tax year 2024
The Internal Revenue Service announced the annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions for tax year 2024, including the tax rate schedules and other tax changes. New for 2024 The tax year…
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IRS Increases 401(K) and IRA Limits
The Internal Revenue Service announced the amounts individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans and IRA in 2024. The contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), and most 457…
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Updates for 1099-K Reporting Threshold for 3rd Party Platform Payments
The Internal Revenue Service announced a delay of the Form 1099-K reporting threshold for third party settlement organizations for calendar year 2023. As the IRS continues to work to implement the new…
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Have you Enrolled in Tax Caddy for Your Personal Return?
TaxCaddy is a software program designed to make gathering tax documents like 1099s, 1098s, and W-2s automatic and sharing them with Haefele Flanagan a breeze. But why take our word for it? Here are the…
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