In general, income can be received in three ways – money, services, and property – and IRS requires you to declare most of this income on your tax return. Income is taxable unless specifically exempted by law, and in some cases, even nontaxable income must be disclosed on your tax return. Taxable Income Typically, the […]

If you are the victim of identity theft or wish to add a layer of security to your future IRS filings, you can request an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) from the IRS. This security feature for taxpayers will prevent someone else from using your Social Security number to fraudulently file a tax return on […]

Are you running a business? Or just having fun with a hobby? The IRS has strict rules for determining the difference between a business and a hobby for tax purposes. While expenses incurred to conduct a business are deductible, expenses incurred for a hobby may not be, causing your taxes to increase. A person that […]

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 […]

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 […]