Expanded clean energy credits, helping workers pay off student loans, 1099-K rules and more WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today urged business taxpayers to begin planning now to take advantage of tax-saving opportunities and get ready for reporting changes that take effect in 2023. During National Small Business Week, April 30 to May 6, the…

Sometimes the line between having a hobby and running a business can be confusing, but knowing the difference is important because hobbies and businesses are treated differently when it’s time to file a tax return. The biggest difference between the two is that businesses operate to make a profit while hobbies are for pleasure or…

Yes, but usually only up to certain limits. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is best known for insuring the bank deposits of individual consumers. But its coverage also extends to deposits by corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), and unincorporated associations—including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations—up to certain limits. Here is what you need to know. KEY…

If you’re in a situation where debt is negatively affecting your life, you’re probably looking to get out of it fast. Read on to learn why it’s important to pay debt as soon as possible, as well as different methods of doing so, including budgeting, consolidating your debt and getting help from a debt settlement…

File electronically Reduce the time to process your return and get your refund by filing electronically using certified software or online services. This option also increases the accuracy of your return. Use direct deposit Decrease your refund wait time by providing bank account information for direct deposit. This includes your nine-digit routing number for your…

The “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement” (SECURE) Act of 2019 began the process of helping Americans save for retirement – and this year, the SECURE 2.0 Act takes effect. Like the original legislation, SECURE 2.0 had broad bipartisan support, and was ultimately passed in the congressional appropriations bill at the end of 2022.…

The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) wants individuals to be aware of several tax changes as the 2023 tax filing season approaches. In addition, DOR wants to remind low-income Hoosiers who received Social Security income in 2022 and who meet other eligibility criteria that they will need to file a tax return to claim the…

I hope you had a wonderful and safe holiday season. We are into the new tax season and I know you have a lot of questions. I will be mailing out client letters on January 10 so be patient, the information is coming. I will not be taking any appointments until February 6. I will…

When a loved one dies, there are a lot of questions you have to deal with, not the least of which is how to pay for a funeral and other death expenses. A life insurance policy could help, but the deceased must have made sure the proper beneficiary is named. If at least one beneficiary is not…

With the recent student loan forgiveness announcement, many borrowers have been left confused or even unaware of their tax obligation for the coming tax year. Help your clients know what to expect with our list of common tax-related questions surrounding student debt relief. Is student debt forgiveness taxable? For the most part, no. The American…