Taxes August 25, 2026
Tax Court Gives Mixed Ruling on Case Involving Social Media Influencer
He met presidents and attended the Emmys, and had meet-and-greets with Matt Damon, Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Ruffalo, and other celebrities.
Taxes August 21, 2026
Tax Court Takes Narrow View of Tax-Exempt Legal Settlements
The short story is that full amount of a personal legal settlement is generally taxable as ordinary income at rates currently topping out at 37%.
Taxes August 11, 2026
Tax Tips to Know Before Donating a Car to Charity
To qualify for a deduction, the charity must provide you with a written substantiation of a donation valued above $500.
Taxes June 29, 2026
Tax Court Reviews ‘Cohan Rule’ in New Business Expense Case
There’s no substitute for keeping accurate records that can prove the existence and amount of deductible expenses.
Benefits June 25, 2026
Don’t Forget About Tax on Social Security Benefits
Seniors can lower their PI via capital losses, annuities, growth stocks, life insurance, or IRA contributions.
Taxes May 21, 2026
Summer Camps May Qualify for Dependent Care Tax Credit
The credit isn’t limited to just day care centers and other traditional childcare services.
Taxes May 18, 2026
What’s the Tax Verdict on Deducting Legal Fees?
As evidenced by a new Tax Court decision, Rosso, TC Memo 2025-115, 11/6/25, payment of fees relating to some types of legal actions may still be deductible.
Taxes May 11, 2026
New Court Case Paves Way for Additional Disaster Refund Claims
The main issue contested in the new case was whether section 7508A relief should be applied broadly to taxpayer responsibilities or be limited by IRS pronouncements.
Taxes April 29, 2026
IRS Increases Foreign Earned Income Tax Breaks
In a new ruling, Notice 2026-25, 4/7/26, the IRS has bolstered a couple of tax breaks available to taxpayers working abroad.
IRS March 2, 2026
Tax Court Grants Tax Relief for Unknowing Spouse
If a married couple files a joint tax return, they are “in it together” as far as federal income tax liability is concerned. However, as shown in a new case, an “innocent spouse” may be entitled to equitable relief due to special circumstances.
Tax Planning February 18, 2026
Planning for Charitable Contributions in 2026
H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, made several changes to the tax rules for charitable contributions, including a new charitable contribution deduction for non-itemizers effective starting in 2026.
Taxes December 29, 2025
Tax Court Affirms Nature of Constructive Dividends
In a new case, Alioto, TC Memo 2025-125, 12/4/25, a C corporation paid the personal expenses of its main shareholder, with adverse tax consequences.
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