New School Year Reminder to Educators: Maximum Educator Expense Deduction is $300 in 2023

This article was published by the IRS. As the new school year begins, the Internal Revenue Service reminds teachers and other educators that they'll be able to deduct up to $300 of out-of-pocket classroom expenses for 2023 when they file their federal income tax return next year. This is the same limit that applied in 2022, [...]

Small Businesses Can Benefit from the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

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 [...]

Understanding What Happens After a Disaster That Leads to Taxpayer Relief

This article was published by the IRS. No matter the type of disaster or how devastating it is, before the IRS can choose to authorize tax relief, the Federal Emergency Management Agency must issue a major disaster declaration. Generally, the IRS will authorize disaster tax relief to all areas identified on a major disaster declaration if [...]

Don’t Fall for Schemes Promoting the Employee Retention Credit

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.

Part-Time and Seasonal Jobs

Students and others often get part-time and seasonal jobs to earn extra money or to save for later. But many people don't realize that they may have to report and pay taxes on their income. When you start a job, you need to fill out a Form W-4, which is an Employee's Withholding Certificate. Your employer [...]

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