Tax Code Changes are coming The IRS has announced a wide range of tax code changes set to take effect in the 2025 tax year, and they could influence everything from how much you owe to how you manage your savings. These updates, released in late October, aim to help counter ongoing inflation and ease some of the financial pressure … Read More
Maximize Your Retirement Savings with the Saver’s Credit
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) encourages low- and moderate-income taxpayers to take advantage of the Saver’s Credit—a valuable tax incentive that rewards contributions to retirement accounts. By saving for your future today, you could reduce your tax bill or increase your refund in 2025 and beyond. What Is the Saver’s Credit? Also known as the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, the … Read More
Notable changes for tax year 2025
IRS announces new federal income tax brackets for 2025 The IRS has announced new federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2025. In its announcement on Tuesday, the agency raised the income thresholds for each bracket, which applies to tax year 2025 for returns filed in 2026. The top rate of 37% applies to individuals with taxable income above … Read More
Tax Relief in Disaster Situations: What You Need to Know
When a natural disaster strikes, the IRS can offer disaster tax relief to help those impacted. This assistance comes after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) meets certain criteria and declares a major disaster area. If at least one location qualifies for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program, the IRS will provide tax relief to the affected areas. For those affected by … Read More
Understanding Tax Accounting
Key Updates and IRS Guidelines Introduction to Tax Accounting Tax accounting plays a crucial role in managing finances, especially when it comes to estate planning and inheritance. It is essential to understand the complexities of tax accounting as the IRS and Treasury Department frequently issue new rules and updates that affect taxpayers. In this article, we will cover the latest … Read More
Taxpayer Advocate Service
Try as you might to do the right thing, you may still end up coming face to face with a disagreement with the IRS. Did you know there was an independent organization whose mission is to help you and act as a taxpayer’s voice. The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS. TAS protects taxpayers’ rights by striving … Read More