Federal Tax News for Individuals
1. Receiving Money from "Crowdfunding" May Come with a Tax Bill
2. Court Upholds the IRS Rejection of an Offer in Compromise
3. Beware of Various Tax-Related Scams
4. How the IRS Whistleblower Program Works
5. Is Your Hobby Actually a Business?
Read More CHIPS Act poised to boost U.S. businesses
The CHIPS Act aims to bolster semiconductor production and economic competitiveness. Among its provisions is an investment tax credit for manufacturing facilities and equipment
Read More 401(k) Loans: Yay or Nay?
When times are tough, a loan from your employee retirement account can provide much-needed relief. But it's important to understand how these loans work — including the potential pros and cons — before you borrow from your retirement nest egg. 401(k) loans can have short- and long-term adverse financial consequences, especially if you're unable to repay them on time.
Read More The Wide-Ranging Inflation Reduction Act Is Signed Into Law
Congress has passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), an extensive piece of legislation that President Biden has signed into law. The IRA contains tax breaks, tax increases for some large, profitable corporations and provisions related to the federal deficit, climate change, drug prices for those enrolled in Medicare — and much more. Here are some of the highlights.
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