Are you thinking of an IRA rollover? Getting these three rules right is critical if you want to avoid a big tax bill. THE 60-DAY RULE Your rollover must be completed within 60 days of withdrawal, or it’ll be taxable. You’ll also get hit with a...
Unless you want a surprise notification from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it’s important to file all of your taxes on time. If you don’t file before the due date, you may need to request an abatement from the IRS. Fortunately, you can always remit...
Tax credits and deductions change the amount of a person’s tax bill or refund. People should understand which credits and deductions they can claim and the records they need to show their eligibility. Tax credits A tax credit reduces the income tax bill dollar-for-dollar that a taxpayer...
Naming grandchildren as beneficiaries of traditional IRAs used to be a popular estate-planning strategy. Grandchildren had their lifetimes to empty an inherited IRA, which also let them stretch out income-tax payments on the assets. NO LONGER Under 2020 required minimum distribution (RMD) changes, grandchildren must now...
The Internal Revenue Service issued initial guidance to help employers with implementation of pension-linked emergency savings accounts (PLESAs). Authorized under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, PLESAs are individual accounts in defined contribution plans and are designed to permit and encourage employees to save for financial...
The Taxpayer Bill of Rights is the 10 rights all taxpayers have any time they interact with the IRS. These rights cover a wide range of topics and issues, and they explain what taxpayers can expect if they need to work with the IRS on a tax...
The IRS shared seven warning signs of incorrect ERC (Employee Retention Credit) claims and is urging businesses to revisit their claims and apply to the ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program before the March 22, 2024, application deadline. The program helps employers repay their ERC at a...
Beneficiaries of retirement plan and IRA accounts are subject to required minimum distribution (RMD) rules. The SECURE Act changed how and when beneficiaries who are individuals must take distributions for account owner deaths after 2019.There were no changes to the RMD requirements for beneficiaries where...
Payroll taxes are an essential but often misunderstood aspect of payroll. Whether you're an employee or an employer, understanding payroll taxes is crucial for managing your finances and staying compliant with tax regulations. In this article, we will break down the basics of payroll taxes,...
Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are minimum amounts you must withdraw from your IRA or retirement plan account when you reach age 72. Beginning in 2023, the SECURE 2.0 Act changed the age RMDs must begin to age 73 for taxpayers that are born after 1950....