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, [...]

From Markers to Face Masks, Classroom Supplies May Be Tax Deductible

This article was published by the IRS. Teachers go above and beyond for their students, often buying classroom supplies needed to make learning successful. The educator expense deduction allows eligible teachers and administrators to deduct part of the cost of technology, supplies and training from their taxes. They can only claim this deduction for expenses that [...]

IRS Standard Mileage Rates for 2024

This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2024 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2024, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel [...]

Some Tax Considerations for People Who are Separating or Divorcing

This article was published by the IRS. When people go through a legal separation or divorce, the change in their relationship status also affects their tax situation. The IRS considers a couple married for filing purposes until they get a final decree of divorce or separate maintenance. Update withholding When someone becomes divorced or separated, they [...]

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