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.
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Benefits June 25, 2026
Seniors can lower their PI via capital losses, annuities, growth stocks, life insurance, or IRA contributions.
Small Business June 23, 2026
This tax benefit was recently preserved and enhanced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Now business owners have even more flexibility than before.
State and Local Taxes June 16, 2026
If your clients reside in a state where they would qualify for such a workaround, act sooner rather than later.
Taxes June 16, 2026
Generally, you can claim tax deductions for this second home within generous limits if you itemize on your tax return.
Taxes May 22, 2026
Although an “innocent spouse” may be absolved of their tax responsibilities, a Tax Court case shows that this special tax protection may be forfeited if the spouse later becomes aware of improprieties.
Taxes May 21, 2026
The credit isn’t limited to just day care centers and other traditional childcare services.
Taxes May 18, 2026
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
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
In a new ruling, Notice 2026-25, 4/7/26, the IRS has bolstered a couple of tax breaks available to taxpayers working abroad.
Taxes April 24, 2026
Employers may be encouraged to add an EAP to their fringe benefit package as a way to attract and retain high-quality employees.
Taxes April 21, 2026
You may be eligible for mortgage interest deductions if you itemize on your 2026 return.
Taxes April 17, 2026
Stakeholders in the gambling industry have strenuously objected to the provision in the OBBBA limiting gambling losses.