How Small Business Owners Can Deduct Their Home Office from Their Taxes

This article was published by the IRS. The home office deduction allows qualified taxpayers to deduct certain home expenses when they file taxes. To claim the home office deduction on their tax return, taxpayers generally must exclusively and regularly use part of their home or a separate structure on their property as their primary place of [...]

Seniors Can Reduce Their Tax Burden by Donating to Charity through their IRA

This article was published by the IRS. In most cases, distributions from a traditional Individual Retirement Account are taxable in the year the account owner receives them but there are some exceptions. A qualified charitable distribution is one of the few exceptions. A QCD is a nontaxable distribution made directly by the trustee of an IRA [...]

Frequently Asked Questions about Educational Assistance Programs

This article was published by the IRS. This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to educational assistance programs under section 127 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) (a section 127 educational assistance program). These FAQs are being issued to provide general information to taxpayers and tax professionals as expeditiously as possible. Accordingly, [...]

IRS Alert: Beware of Companies Misrepresenting Nutrition, Wellness and General Health Expenses as Medical Care for FSAs, HSAs, HRAs and MSAs

This article was published by the IRS.Amid concerns about people being misled, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers and health spending plan administrators that personal expenses for general health and wellness are not considered medical expenses under the tax law. This means personal expenses are not deductible or reimbursable under health flexible spending arrangements, health [...]

Some Things to Know about Crowdfunding and Taxes

This article was published by the IRS. Crowdfunding is a popular way to raise money online. People often use crowdfunding to fundraise for a business, for charity, or for gifts. It's important to know that money raised through crowdfunding may be taxable. Some money raised through crowdfunding may be considered a gift. Under federal tax law, [...]

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