Tax Scams are Year-Round Tax season is long over, but tax scams are thriving. The IRS is warning taxpayers about emails and text messages that promise refunds and credits, but that actually result in identity theft. Many current schemes involve… Read more »
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Avoid Last-Minute Tax Filing Did you request an extension to file your tax return after the standard April 18, 2023, deadline? If so, you now have until Oct. 16 to prepare and file it with the IRS. Don’t wait until the last… Read more »
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Tax Help for College Expenses Although many college students are off for the summer, it’s a good time to consider the education tax breaks you may be able to claim on your 2023 tax return. There are many possibilities that… Read more »
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What to Do if You Missed the Tax Day Deadline Did you miss the 2022 tax filing deadline? For most taxpayers, that was April 18, 2023. Taxpayers who are expecting a refund won’t be penalized for late filing. But those… Read more »
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Retirement Plan Distributions: Know the Tax Rules At tax time, age matters. Taxpayers who take distributions from their retirement accounts before age 59½ will generally owe a penalty of 10% of the amount of the distribution. There are exceptions, such… Read more »
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Contribute More to Your FSA in 2023 axpayers that participate in employer-sponsored health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) can contribute more in 2023. The annual contribution amount will rise to $3,050 (up from $2,850 in 2022). FSAs allow owners to pay… Read more »
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Tax Breaks for Home Energy Conservation The Clean Vehicle Credit for electric vehicles is getting a great deal of attention, but the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) also includes many new or revised home energy improvement related tax credits. For example,… Read more »
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