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The self-employed have several options to consider when setting up a tax-advantaged retirement plan. Two popular options — solo 401(k)s and defined benefit pension plans — allow you to make significant annual deductible contributions, but they aren't necessarily easy to set up and operate. Here's some critical information to help evaluate these plans.

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?

The CHIPS Act aims to bolster semiconductor production and economic competitiveness. Among its provisions is an investment tax credit for manufacturing facilities and equipment

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.

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.

Use this checklist to manage the negative effects of inflation while identifying positive, long-term opportunities for your business.

More EVs Eligible for a Tax Break but Automakers Would Like to Expand It The IRS has added more electric vehicles (EVs) to its list of those eligible for a federal tax credit. The tax code provides a credit (of […]

Residential property values are currently high in many parts of the country. Should you cash out on a vacation home that's increased significantly in value? Before calling your realtor, consult with your tax advisor to understand how much tax you'll owe on the transaction. Here's an overview of the tax treatment of gains from vacation home sales. The outcome can vary depending on your situation.

In response to record-setting gas prices, the IRS has agreed to increase the standard mileage rate for qualified business drivers for the second half of 2022. It's accompanied by a hike in the standard mileage rate for medical expenses for all taxpayers and moving expenses for active-duty military personnel. Here are the rates that will be in effect from July 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022.

1. If You Make Estimated Tax Payments, a Deadline Is Coming Up 2. Exceptions to the 10% Early Withdrawal Penalty Require Proof 3. The "Tax Gap" Hurts Those Who Pay their Fair Share 4. Settlement for Legal Malpractice Is Taxable Income 5. IRS Updates Amounts Delinquent Taxpayers Can Keep

With the April tax filing deadline in the rear view, now is the time to take certain tax-related action steps in preparation for next year.

The SECURE Act nixed the “stretch IRA” and replaced it with a new 10-year rule on inherited IRAs. However, subsequent IRS guidance has created confusion about when certain beneficiaries must begin taking distributions.