Back in August 2023, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation to avoid surcharges for credit card transactions that were not communicated in advance and that were greater than the cost to the seller for credit card payments. As a customer, you should know your rights and we aware of certain unscrupulous actors charging abusive credit card
In July 2024, the IRS released several warnings on widespread scams and misleading claims on the Self Employment tax credit. The IRS is taking a proactive communication approach and raising awareness of scams, fraud and other misleading information on social media and by different promoters. Clean Energy Tax Credit – In the IR-2024-182, the
As the Social Security Board of Trustees (Federal government) estimates that from 2035, the payments of scheduled benefits might be reduced to around 75% (unless there is a reform to increase the fund assets), more and more States are requiring small businesses to join State programs offering retirement options to their employees, if not already
If you are covered by an Health Savings Account HSA eligible plan, then, you can make pre-tax contributions to a medical savings account for future health related expenses. The growth of these funds are tax free and if used for its medical purpose, the withdrawal is not taxable. However, if not used for the right
One of the best advice is to contribute to your private retirement as the contribution is a tax deduction (lower taxable income in your w2) and then, it will be taxed at the distribution time in the case of traditional retirement plans. This is extremely relevant as social security payments are expected to be partial
As you might be aware, taxpayers are leaving States with double digit State income taxes like California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York and the District of Columbia for more tax friendly States like Texas and Florida in 2023 as described in the Tax Foundation article. Based on Wirepoints data, if we go back to 2020
In the IRS IR-2024-174, the IRS announced that is mailing out a limited time settlement offer for taxpayers that participated in Syndicated Conservation Easement. How does the Syndicated Conservation Easement work? This is an overvalued conservation easement that is claimed as charitable contributions that promoters will target to high income taxpayers. The target will invest
In the Tax Tip 2024-58, the IRS gave details about the Employer-Provided Childcare Tax Credit of up to $150k to offset 10% of qualified childcare resource and referral costs and 25% of qualified childcare facility costs. To claim the credit, the employer will have to complete Form 8882 Credit for Employer-Provided Childcare Facilities and Services
In the mid year report to Congress (IR-2024-173), National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins revealed the misleading metrics that the IRS uses to report call service. The IRS accounts for a goal of achieving a Level of Service (LoS) of at least 85%, which was exceeded in 2024 (88%). "... The Treasury Department and the
Two days ago, the Committee on the Authorized Practice of Law appointed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey issued an opinion which settles the debate if helping or filing a BOI report by a CPA Certified Public Accountant or EA Enrolled Agent constitutes unauthorized practice of law in NJ. Note that we expect other
