There’s currently a “stepped-up basis” if you inherit property — but will it last?
If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for
Estate Planning, Investment, Taxes
Taxes
Investment, Taxes
Can taxpayers who manage their own investment portfolios deduct related expenses? It depends.
Do you have significant investment-related expenses, including the cost of subscriptions to financial services, home office expenses and clerical costs?
Taxes
IRS audits may be increasing, so be prepared
The IRS just released its audit statistics for the 2020 fiscal year and fewer taxpayers had their returns examined as
Retirement, Taxes
Seniors may be able to write off Medicare premiums on their tax returns
Are you age 65 and older and have basic Medicare insurance? You may need to pay additional premiums to get
Retirement, Taxes
Retiring soon? 4 tax issues you may face
If you’re getting ready to retire, you’ll soon experience changes in your lifestyle and income sources that may have numerous
Investment, Taxes
Plan ahead for the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax
High-income taxpayers face a 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) that’s imposed in addition to regular income tax. Fortunately, there
Taxes
Many parents will receive advance child tax credit payments beginning July 15
Eligible parents will soon begin receiving payments from the federal government. The IRS announced that the 2021 advance child tax
Taxes
Still have questions after you file your tax return?
Even after your 2020 tax return has been successfully filed with the IRS, you may still have some questions about
Business, Taxes
Working in the gig economy results in tax obligations
Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the number of people engaged in the “gig” or sharing economy had been growing, according