As the year wraps up and everyone’s busy before New Year’s Eve, the IRS has one more reminder for those with retirement accounts: Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). If you’re age 73 or older (or turning 73 this year), most tax-deferred retirement accounts — traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, etc. — require you to take a minimum
In recent years, natural disasters have become more frequent and more severe—bringing not only emotional and physical challenges, but also financial and tax consequences. While recovery takes time, understanding the IRS rules for disaster relief and knowing how to respond financially can make a meaningful difference. From extended deadlines and potential deductions to making sure
Are you unsure about a charity? Do you suspect it might be a scam or fraudulent organization? You can use the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search tool and search the organization using 1) EIN or 2) organization name, plus other fields (i.e. State, City, etc.). Some key features and functions of this tool: It provides
In the IRS Issue Number: IR-2021-190, there are some updates for those taxpayers giving to charity in 2021. Some of these updates are below: Deduction for individuals who don’t itemize; cash donations up to $600 qualify Ordinarily, individuals who elect to take the standard deduction cannot claim a deduction for their charitable contributions. The law
