Inflation is when prices rise, meaning your money doesn't buy as much as it used to. Inflation is not always bad. When it stays around 2%, inflation can mean the economy is healthy. But when it grows too fast or unexpectedly, it can feel like things are out of control. Unfortunately, there's not much you can [...]
This article was published by the IRS. When starting a business, owners should treat all eligible costs incurred before beginning to operate the business as capital expenditures that are part of their basis in the business. Generally, the business can recover costs for assets through depreciation deductions. For costs paid or incurred after September 8, 2008, [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2022 has increased to $20,500, up from $19,500 for 2021 and 2020. The IRS has also issued technical guidance regarding all of the cost‑of‑living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and [...]
This article was published by the IRS. In recent years, tax schemes and scams have been on the rise. Con artists work year-round which means taxpayers must remain vigilant to avoid being victimized. Here are some tips to help people recognize and avoid some of the most common tax-related scams. Email phishing scams The IRS does [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The IRS reminds employers they generally won't jeopardize the tax status of their pension plans if they rehire retirees or permit distributions of retirement benefits to current employees who have reached age 59 ½ or the plan's normal retirement age. With the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers, including governmental employers, [...]
