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A federal district court judge has struck down the Biden administration’s new rule regarding the salary threshold for determining whether certain employees are exempt from federal overtime pay requirements. The first phase of the rule took effect for most employers […]

President-Elect Trump will take power early next year along with a unified GOP Congress. However, it’s still unknown how the tax landscape will change in the coming years. The good news is that businesses have several avenues to explore before […]

As the end of the year draws near, savvy taxpayers look for ways to reduce their tax bills. This year, the sense of urgency is higher for many because of some critical factors. Indeed, many of the Tax Cuts and […]

President-Elect Donald Trump will return to the White House in 2025 — a year that already was expected to see significant activity on the federal tax front. A projected unified GOP Congress is poised to help him notch early legislative […]

The outcome of the November 5 election is likely to significantly impact taxes. Many provisions in President-elect Donald Trump’s signature tax legislation from his first time in the White House, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), are scheduled to expire […]

The IRS has issued its 2025 inflation-adjusted contribution amounts for retirement plans in Notice 2024-80. Many retirement-plan-related limits will increase for 2025 — but less than in prior years. Thus, depending on the type of plan you have, you may have […]

Gambling winnings are taxable It's fun to win money, but don't forget, it is also taxable. But a recent report by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) found many taxpayers with gambling income didn't file tax returns. This […]

Identity theft can have a significant impact, especially when it involves children. Cybercriminals target the identities of children because they have unblemished credit histories that tend to be infrequently reviewed. That means a fraud may go undetected for years, often until […]

The IRS recently announced the launch of a new multistage regulatory initiative intended to close what it calls a "major tax loophole exploited by large, complex partnerships." The IRS's actions are prompted by its belief that some partnerships are using transactions […]

The IRS has issued its 2025 inflation adjustment numbers for more than 60 tax provisions in Revenue Procedure 2024-40. Inflation has moderated somewhat this year over last, so many amounts will increase over 2024 but not as much as in the […]

Starting a business involves a great deal of decision making. One of the first, and most important, decisions is choosing a business structure. A business structure can affect how much you pay in taxes, the paperwork you are required to […]

Hurricane Milton has caused catastrophic damage to many parts of Florida. Less than two weeks earlier, Hurricane Helene victimized millions of people in multiple states across the southeastern portion of the country. The two devastating storms are among the many […]