IRS Announces 2015 Pension Plan Limitations; Taxpayers May Contribute up to $18,000 to Their 401(k) Plans in 2015
The Internal Revenue Service announced cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2015. Many of the pension plan limitations will change for 2015 because the increase in the cost-of-living index met the statutory thresholds that trigger their adjustment. However, other limitations will remain unchanged because…
Information for Employers about Their Responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act
If you are an employer, the number of employees in your business will affect what you need to know about the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Job Hunting Expenses
Many people change their job in the summer. If you look for a new job in the same line of work, you may be able to deduct some of your job hunting costs.
IRS Updates Phone Scams Warning
The IRS is again warning the public about phone scams that continue to claim victims all across the country. In these scams, thieves make unsolicited phone calls to their intended victims. Callers fraudulently claim to be from the IRS and demand immediate payment of taxes by a prepaid debit card or wire transfer. The callers…
Interest Rates Remain the Same for the 4th Quarter of 2014
The Internal Revenue Service announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning Oct. 1, 2014. The rates will be:
5 Basic Tax Tips about Hobbies
Millions of people enjoy hobbies that are also a source of income. Some examples include stamp and coin collecting, craft making, and horsemanship. You must report on your tax return the income you earn from a hobby. The rules for how you report the income and expenses depend on whether the activity is a hobby…
Back-to-School Reminder for Parents and Students: Check Out College Tax Credits for 2014 and Years Ahead
With another school year now in full swing, the Internal Revenue Service reminded parents and students that now is a good time to see if they will qualify for either of two college tax credits or any of several other education-related tax benefits when they file their 2014 federal income tax returns.
Deducting Moving Expenses
If you move because of your job, you may be able to deduct the cost of the move on your tax return. You may be able to deduct your costs if you move to start a new job or to work at the same job in a new location. The IRS offers the following tips…
Top Ten Tax Facts if You Sell Your Home
Do you know that if you sell your home and make a profit, the gain may not be taxable? That’s just one key tax rule that you should know. Here are ten facts to keep in mind if you sell your home this year.
Back-to-School Tax Credits
Are you, your spouse or a dependent heading off to college? If so, here’s a quick tip from the IRS: some of the costs you pay for higher education can save you money at tax time. Here are several important facts you should know about education tax credits:
