During the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers shut down their regular workplaces, either partially or wholly, as a safety precaution and instructed their employees to work from home. While some employees have returned to work, many are still working from home. Some…
Are you an avid collector of a specific item, such as trading cards, rare coins or antique toys? Not only can collecting be an enjoyable hobby, but it also can be financially lucrative if you buy and sell collectibles in the…
Do you own a vacation home? If so and you rent it to third parties, you may be confused about the federal income tax rules that apply. Confusion is especially common if you changed your usage pattern during the pandemic. It…
Families may be able to cash in on various tax credits to offset their tax liability on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Plus, recent legislation has enhanced some of the credits for 2021. Here's an overview of four key tax credits for families…
A number of states and individual taxpayers sought to challenge the constitutionality of a provision in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In a 7-2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that both the state and individual plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge…
Many privately held businesses have incurred losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, the federal income tax passive activity loss (PAL) rules can limit an owner's ability to currently deduct tax losses thrown off by passive activities. Here's an overview of how…
Do you own a vacation home that's classified as a rental property for tax purposes? Rental property owners may be tempted to use their rental properties for their personal "staycations" or as remote office locations. But this could cause adverse…
You've worked a lifetime to build your wealth and understandably want to pass much of it on to your loved ones. Estate plans are designed to help you do that in the most tax-efficient way possible. But first, to ensure you…
While the reporting deadline for unclaimed property varies by state, many have a November 1 deadline. Nothing to worry about yet, right? Think again. You should be taking steps soon, but first, let's take a step back for a quick…
The pandemic has adversely affected many sectors of the U.S. economy, causing widespread job losses. At the start of the national emergency, Congress created a novel tax break — the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) — to entice employers to…