Tax Breaks for Older Adults and Retirees

Everyone wants to save money on their taxes, and retirees and older adults are no exception. If you’re 50 or older, here are six tax tips that could help you do just that. 1. Standard Deduction for Seniors If you and your spouse are 65 or older and do not...

What Is a Designated Roth Account?

Many 401(k) plans allow taxpayers to make Roth contributions as long as the plan has a designated Roth account. Your plan may also allow you to transfer amounts to the designated Roth account in the plan or borrow money. Check with your employer to find out if your...

Small Business: Deducting Startup Costs

If you’ve recently started a business – or are thinking about starting a business – you should know that as an owner, all eligible costs incurred before you began operating the business are treated as capital expenditures. As such, they are part of...

Getting Ready for the 2023 Tax Filing Season

Monday, January 23, 2023, marks the start of the 2023 tax season and the date the IRS begins accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns. More than 168 million individual tax returns are expected to be filed, with the vast majority coming before the April 18 tax...

Individual Taxpayers: Tax Changes for 2023

Every year, it’s a sure bet that there will be changes to current tax law, and this year is no different. From standard deductions to health savings accounts and tax rate schedules, here’s a checklist of tax changes to help you plan the year ahead....

Businesses: Important Tax Changes in 2023

Here’s what small business owners need to know about tax law changes and inflation adjustments for the year ahead. Standard Mileage Rates In 2023, the rate for business miles driven is 65.5 cents, up 3 cents from the midyear increase setting the rate for the...