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

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) was signed into law on Nov. 15, 2021. The IIJA includes IRS information reporting requirements that will require cryptocurrency exchanges to perform intermediary Form 1099 reporting for cryptocurrency transactions. Generally, these rules will apply to digital asset transactions starting in 2023. As you are aware, if… 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

Attention last minute savers! There’s still time to reduce your tax burden for 2016. Have you funded a traditional IRA, Roth IRA, or SEP this year? The deadline for contributions to IRAs is April 18, 2017 — this year’s filing deadline. For self-employed taxpayers, contributions to a SEP may be postponed until October 16, 2017… Read More

IRS Tax Tip 2015-05, January 26, 2015 Nearly everyone can claim an exemption on their tax return. It usually lowers your taxable income. In most cases, that reduces the amount of tax you owe for the year. Here are the top 10 tax facts about exemptions to help you file your tax return. E-file your… Read More

IRS Tax Tip 2015-03, January 22, 2015 Most people file their tax return because they have to, but even if you don’t, there are times when you should. You may be eligible for a tax refund and not know it. This year, there are a few new rules for some who must file. Here are… Read More

By:  Isaac M O’Bannon, Managing Editor CPA Practice Advisor While millions of American taxpayers wait for their W-2, 1099 and other important tax documents to arrive in the mail, their thoughts turn to the often-dreaded prospect of filing their 2014 tax returns. With all the annual changes to the tax rules and its complexity, it’s… Read More