Taxable or Not Taxable

  Taxable or Not Taxable? August 7, 2020   There are a number of areas in the tax code that cause confusion as to the taxability of money received. Here are some of the most common areas of confusion. Unemployment Compensation Unemployment compensation is...

New Tax Rules for 2020

  New Tax Rules for 2020 August 3, 2020   Here are several new tax laws passed this year to consider as you start planning your 2020 tax obligation. Make Up to $300 of Charitable Contributions For the 2020 tax year only, an above-the-line deduction of $300...

Estate Taxes

What Everyone Should Know About Estate Taxes   July 9, 2020  Most taxpayers ignore the federal estate tax, thinking they will never be touched by it. Unfortunately, you do this at your own peril. Why? Because states often have this tax AND politicians have a...

You May Owe a Tax Payment this Month

You May Owe a Tax Payment this Month   July 1, 2020  You may owe the IRS a tax payment for your 2020 tax return and not know it. Most Americans have income taxes withheld from their paychecks, with their employer sending a tax payment to the IRS on your behalf....

Should I Pay My Tax Bill with a Credit Card?

Should I Pay My Tax Bill with a Credit Card?   June 16, 2020  The IRS has contracted with a few credit card merchants to offer credit cards as a method of payment. Why not? Most of us are used to paying for merchandise from groceries to sweaters with our credit...

Key 2020 Coronavirus Tax Changes

Key 2020 Coronavirus Tax Changes   May 1, 2020    Early Distribution Penalty Waived The 10% early distribution penalty on up to $100,000 of retirement withdrawals for coronavirus-related reasons is waived during 2020. New tax rules allow tax liabilities on...