No Health Insurance? Qualify for Hardship Waiver?
Not having health insurance coverage will impact your 2014 taxes, either by extra forms to fill out or penalties. Read more in this Insurance Tip.
Good News for 529 Plan Savers: More Investment Flexibility
Thanks to new legislation, savers have more investment flexibility in their 529 Plan accounts. Read all about it in this Financial Tip.
Donor-Advised Funds and Family Foundations for Charitable Giving
Our experts discuss the difference between a donor-advised fund and a family foundation for families who want to establish a legacy of charitable giving.
Avoid Tax Surprises: Report Life Changes to the Marketplace
Just as you’d report life changes to the IRS, you’ll also need to report them to the government Health Insurance Marketplace.
When Can You Dump Old Tax Records?
Like all things tax related, the answer is it depends. Generally, the federal statute of limitations can be used to help you determine how long to keep records.
Revised One-Rollover-Per-Year Limit Applies in 2015—IRS Clarifies Rules
The Internal Revenue Code says that if you receive a distribution from an IRA, you can’t make a tax-free (60-day) rollover into another IRA if you’ve already completed a tax-free rollover within the previous one-year (12-month) period. The long-standing position of the IRS was that this rule applied separately to each IRA someone owns. Earlier…
Getting the Most Out of Employee Business Expense Deductions
Individuals may be able to deduct certain employment expenses as miscellaneous itemized deductions. Learn more in this Business Tip.
Tips to Avoid Tax Penalties for 2014
Don’t forget what comes right after the holidays: tax season! Avoid potential penalties on your return with these tips. Read all about it in this Tax Tip.
Income In Respect of a Decedent
Income in respect of a decedent is taxed on the estate’s income tax return, or passed through to the beneficiary, to be taxed on the beneficiary’s income tax return.
IRS Announces 2015 Standard Mileage Rates
Despite lower gas prices, the IRS is increasing the standard mileage rate for 2015. We list them in this Tax Tip.