Filing taxes can be a daunting process, but for some, it’s much more than that – tax audits. This stressful situation involves having the IRS put your tax return under a microscope to see if you reported all your income and to see if you overstated your deductions and expenses. The IRS’s main goal in […]
The Inflation Reduction Act: Healthcare, Business, and Other Provisions
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “Act”) includes a range of new tax rules addressing various areas. While one of its significant goals is to address climate change and jump-start clean energy production via expanded electric vehicle and energy efficiency credits, the Act also includes other provisions intended to address inflation by reducing the […]
Income Tax Deductions vs. Tax Credits… Which One Is Better?
While a deduction can reduce the amount of taxable income, credits can directly reduce the amount of tax owed, so they offer a greater tax benefit. Sometimes, credits can be refundable, which means that they might generate a refund for you even when you don’t owe tax. Below are some examples of different types of […]
The Inflation Reduction Act: Energy Efficiency Credits and Provisions
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “Act”) was recently passed, and it includes a range of new tax rules addressing various areas, including healthcare, energy, and tax measures. With one of its significant goals being to address climate change and jump-start clean energy production, the Act created a significant number of renewable energy sector […]
What is a Federal Tax Lien Notice & What Should You Do If You Receive One?
Ignoring your obligation to pay taxes can lead the federal government to conduct severe legal action against all of your existing assets, current and future income and assets you acquire in the future; this form of punishment is called a federal tax lien. If you’ve received a certified letter indicating that the federal government has […]