Starting with the 2026 tax year, the IRS will introduce a new form — Schedule 1-A — to capture several expanded deductions approved in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) that many taxpayers might overlook or might not claim. This new schedule allows individuals under certain income thresholds to report and deduct:Tips received from
In the IRS Tax Tip 2025-29, the IRS reminds taxpayers that there are options available to those who can’t pay in full. Pay now (or by the tax deadline) Short term payment plan – 180 days or less – Individuals: Benefits $0 set if applied online, phone, in person or mail Long term payment plan
If your child earns income from investments—like dividends, interest, or capital gains—you may need to consider how the kiddie tax could impact your family’s tax situation. Designed to prevent income shifting between generations, this rule applies when a child’s unearned income exceeds $2,600 for the 2025 tax year. While the first $1,300 is tax-free and
Today, the U.S. Treasury Department announced the suspension of enforcement for Beneficial Ownership Interest (BOI) against U.S. Citizens and domestic reporting companies. The Treasury Department has confirmed that it will not impose penalties on U.S. citizens or domestic reporting companies for failing to comply with BOI reporting requirements, whether under current regulatory deadlines or future
As the interest rates for money market funds are over 5%, the estimated tax penalties that the tax authorities charge if no payment was made when due and other cases is around 8%. To avoid having to pay that extra 8%, then, taxpayers should: Make tax payments when due, especially estimated tax payments Review any
If you are a small business owner with an EIN or State registration, you are probably required to file identifying information about the individuals who directly or indirectly own or control your company with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network in order to satisfy requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. The Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule
If you missed the May 17, 2021 deadline, you might have filed an extension and you will be in one of the following scenarios: 1) If an individual taxpayer is owed a refund, there’s no penalty for filing late. If you are getting a refund, file as soon as possible as US taxpayers lose over
