In most cases, retirees who turned 73 in 2024 must begin receiving payments from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs), 401(k)s and similar workplace retirement plans by Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are payments typically made by year end. Read more…
Mistakes can happen when preparing a tax return — and that can cause delays or even rejected returns. Knowing what to lookout for can help you help your tax preparer to avoid errors. Common errors Here are some common errors Read more…
Your tax filing status generally depends on being married or unmarried on the last day of the year – which means that your marital status as of December 31, 2024, determines your tax filing options for all of 2024. For Read more…
The IRS has announced that the optional standard mileage rate for automobiles driven for business will increase by 3 cents in 2025, while the mileage rates for vehicles used for other purposes will remain unchanged from 2024. Optional standard mileage Read more…
IRS officials have warned taxpayers to avoid promoters of fraudulent tax schemes involving donations of ownership interests in closely held businesses, sometimes marketed as “Charitable LLCs.” These promotions often target higher-income filers and are considered abusive transactions by the IRS. Read more…
Low- and moderate-income taxpayers can save for retirement now and possibly earn a tax credit in 2025 and future years thanks to the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, also known as the Saver’s Credit. This credit can help offset a portion Read more…
The IRS has announced a change to the requirements that third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs), also known as payment apps and online marketplaces, have regarding reporting transactions during calendar years 2024 and 2025 on Form 1099-K. Under the issued guidance, TPSOs Read more…
The end of the year is fast approaching, and with it come a few deadlines that you should consider. If you are age 70½ or older and have an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), one thing you should think about is Read more…
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced updates to several amounts that are updated annually for inflation. The tax year 2025 adjustments described below generally apply to income tax returns to be filed starting tax season 2026. The tax items for Read more…
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that the annual contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457 plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan is increased to $23,500 in 2025, up from $23,000 in 2024. The Read more…