FAQs About Self Employment Tax

Self-employment (SE) tax can be a major expense for small business owners — and many self-employed individuals are blindsided by this tax when they file their first tax return with SE income. This article provides answers to questions you may have regarding SE tax, including how much it is, who owes it, whether it's deductible, how to pay it and more.

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Update on New Retirement Account Catch-Up Contribution Rules

Catch-up contributions allow people age 50 and older to turbo-charge their retirement savings. Account holders should be aware that recent legislation has changed the federal income tax rules for making catch-up contributions to employer-sponsored retirement plans. The good news is that the changes won't go into effect until January 1, 2026. Here are the details.

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Federal Tax News for Individuals

1. Tax Scams are Year-Round 2. Help for Post-High School Costs 3. Uncle Sam Wants Some of Your Gambling Winnings 4. Take IRS Deadlines Seriously 5. Tax Treatment of Cryptocurrency

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Update on Retirement Account RMDs

The federal tax rules for retirement account required minimum distributions (RMDs) are confusing and can lead to expensive tax penalties if they're not followed. Here's an overview of the rules and how they've changed under the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act and the subsequent SECURE 2.0 law, as well as recent IRS guidance

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