The base Medicare Part B monthly premium for 2022 increases to $170.10/month (from $148.50/month for 2021). The higher premiums some taxpayers have to pay for 2022 vary depending on the taxpayers’ modified AGI (MAGI) as shown on their 2020 income tax returns. The various MAGI levels increased a small amount with the exception of the… Read More

With the year-end approaching, it is time to start thinking about strategies that may help lower your tax bill for not only 2021 but 2022 as well. Planning is more challenging than usual this year due to the uncertainty surrounding pending legislation that could, among other things, increase top rates on both ordinary income and… Read More

With year-end approaching, it is time to think about moves that may help lower your business’s taxes for 2021 and 2022. 2021 is more challenging than usual due to the uncertainty surrounding pending legislation that could increase corporate tax rates plus the top rates on both business owners’ ordinary income and capital gain starting in… Read More

Here’s how a taxpayer’s custody situation may affect their advance child tax credit payments   COVID Tax Tip 2021-147, October 5, 2021 Parents who share custody of their children should be aware of how the advance child tax credit payments are distributed. It is important to remember that these are advance payments of a tax credit… Read More

Things people do during the summer that might affect their tax return next year IRS Tax Tip 2021-102, July 15, 2021 It’s summertime and for many people, summertime means change. Whether it’s a life change or a typical summer event, it could affect incomes taxes. Here are a few summertime activities and tips on how… Read More

With the recently enacted American Rescue Plan, there were changes made to the child tax credit that may benefit many taxpayers, most notably: The amount has increased for certain taxpayers The credit is fully refundable The credit may be partially received in monthly payments The qualifying age for children has been raised from 16 to… Read More

If you’re one of the millions of Americans waiting patiently for your 2020 federal tax refund, I sympathize with you. This tax filing season has been one like never before and I am hearing from many of you wondering why you haven’t received your payment yet. There are several reasons for the delays, but I… Read More

Contact: John Michaels (202) 822-0728 jmichaels@naea.org  For Immediate Release Alabaster Tax Practitioners Attends National Tax Practice Institute™ Washington, D.C. – 8/3/17 — In order to stay up-to-date on the latest changes in tax regulations, Cris Nelson, EA, and Kenyatta Ector, EA. attended the three-day National Tax Practice Institute® in Las Vegas, July 31 – August… Read More

Overview of the Provisions PERMANENT PROVISIONS The bill makes over 20 tax relief provisions permanent, including provisions from 11 different bills marked up by the Ways and Means Committee in 2015. Research and Development Credit (base credit, 14% ASC, AMT and Payroll provisions) Section 179 expensing ($500,000 and $2 million limits, no limitation on real… Read More

WASHINGTON, DC (October 21, 2015) The Internal Revenue Service has a warning for many Americans (and it’s not about paying your taxes). Instead, the agency has tips on how to protect yourself from telephone scam artists calling and pretending to be with the IRS. These callers may demand money or say you have a refund… Read More