In the FS-2024-28, the IRS reminds us how to treat crowdfunding transactions. Note that there were several articles and posts published related to this topic in the IRS website (See links below) and now the IRS is updating some of their guidance, like the 1099K thresholds. If there is a platform or website to request
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
If you are a US citizen or resident alien (i.e. green card holder), then, you are suppose to file taxes with the United States authorities, especially at the Federal level (IRS) even if you do not live in the United States. The United States (and Eritrea, only two countries in the World) taxes its citizens
Earlier this month, the IRS has announced the new targets for their examination efforts. This information is in line with the previous discussion to target wealthy individuals over the $400,000 income threshold that was mentioned by President Joe Biden in the 2022 State of the Union speech, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen who instructed the IRS
According to different surveys, it seems that almost two out of five Americans have a side hustle. The pandemic, expansion of remote work, and the increase of living cost (inflation) has increased the number of people working on the side in addition to their regular job. We had numerous conversation with our clients to determine
The IRS released on Dec 29th, 2022 a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for clean vehicles credits for new, previously owned and commercial clean vehicles. This guide addresses the most common questions from taxpayers regarding if their vehicle qualifies for the credit, the amount of the credit, etc. Note that the tax software companies are working
In the IR-2022-45, the IRS reminds taxpayers of their reporting and potential tax obligations from working in the gig economy, making virtual currency transactions, earning foreign-source income or holding certain foreign assets. Gig economy earnings are taxable Generally, income earned from the gig economy is taxable and must be reported to the IRS. The gig
On an email reminder sent last week, the City of Philadelphia requires businesses to give notifications to their employees about a) The Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and b) Philadelphia Wage Tax Refund Program on electronic or printed copy and no later than February 1, 2022. The Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
In the Issue Number: IR-2021-219, the IRS announced the tax year 2022 annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules and other tax changes. The tax items for tax year 2022 of greatest interest to most taxpayers include the following dollar amounts: The standard deduction for married couples filing
The IRS in their Issue Number: COVID Tax Tip 2021-157 reminds us that there are several reasons to amend your tax return, such as, entering income (or expenses if business - Schedule C or rental - Schedule E) incorrectly, not claiming credits for which they're eligible, claiming deductions incorrectly, etc. Note that the IRS may
