Gift cards are for gifts, not for making tax payments. Many people give gift cards as a convenient gift for any occasion. Scammers use gift cards to steal your money. Here's how this usually works: The scammer may call you, impersonating an IRS agent, or contact you by text, email, or social media. The criminal calls [...]
This article was published by the IRS. It's important for taxpayers to understand how selling their home may affect their tax return. When filing their taxes, they may qualify to exclude all or part of any gain from the sale from their income. Here are some key things homeowners should consider when selling a home: Ownership [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Depreciation is an annual tax deduction that allows small businesses to recover the cost or other basis of certain property over the time they use the property. It is an allowance for the wear and tear, deterioration, or obsolescence of the property. Small businesses can depreciate property when they [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service has launched an improved identity verification and sign-in process that enables more people to securely access and use IRS online tools and applications. Taxpayers using the new mobile-friendly verification procedure can gain entry to existing IRS online services such as the: Child Tax Credit Update [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Living with a disability can come with additional expenses. Achieving a Better Life Experience accounts are authorized tax-advantaged 529A accounts that help disabled people pay qualified disability-related expenses. Here are some key things people should know about these accounts. Annual contribution limit The limit remains $15,000 in 2020. Certain [...]
