This article was published by the IRS. The work opportunity tax credit is a federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain target groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment. This credit is available for wages paid to certain individuals who begin work on or before December 31, 2025. Here's more [...]
If you buy a qualified used electric vehicle or fuel cell vehicle from a licensed dealer for $25,000 or less, you may be eligible for a used clean vehicle tax credit. The credit equals 30% of the sales price, up to a maximum of $4,000. If you purchased your vehicle before 2023, you don't qualify. To [...]
You'll need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number from the IRS - called an ITIN for short - if you have a tax filing requirement, federal tax withholding, or are eligible for an allowable tax benefit, but you aren't eligible for a Social Security number. First, you'll complete a Form W-7. Mail it to the IRS along [...]
Do you own a vacation home you sometimes rent to others? If so, there are rules on reporting your rental income and expenses. For example, if you rent out your vacation home only for a short time (fewer than 15 days a year), you may not have to report it at all. That means generally, if [...]
Remember, you are responsible for any information on your tax return. Beware of schemes that push you to claim the Employee Retention Credit, even if you're not eligible for it. You could end up having to repay the credit, with penalties and interest. Visit IRS.gov/erc.
