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IRS Mileage Deduction for Business Use Increases to 70 Cents Per Mile
Get more back for your miles with the IRS’s updated rates.If you use your vehicle for business purposes, there’s good news. Starting in 2025, the IRS is increasing the standard mileage rate for business
Read More5 Tax-Savvy Charitable Donations That Can Lower Your Tax Bill
How to make your donations count for both those in need—and your taxes.’Tis the season for giving, and your generosity can give back to you by lowering your tax bill. With tax-savvy charitable
Read MoreIRS Crackdown Targets $1.4 Billion in Unpaid Gambling Taxes
The IRS is preparing a tax-enforcement push to address $1.4 billion in unpaid gambling taxes.A recent audit by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) revealed that nearly 150,000
Read MorePickleball Taxes – Who Knew?
Could Your Favorite Sport Cost You More Than You Think?From California to Arizona, this popular sport is sparking debate in some communities. Could you be subject to ‘pickleball taxes’?In the last
Read MoreCharity Scams: Protect Yourself from Fraud After Disasters
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a notice urging taxpayers to be on guard for scammers posing as charities in the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. They are seeing a wave of charity scams
Read MoreIRS Cracks Down on Non-Filers: Are You Prepared?
The IRS is turning up the heat on IRS non-filers, and if you haven't filed your tax returns since 2017, you could be in their sights. With the new resources provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, the
Read MoreSupreme Court Rules for IRS on Estate Tax and Life Insurance Proceeds
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that life insurance proceeds used to buy back a deceased shareholder’s stock must be included in the estate's value for tax purposes.Background of the CaseThe case
Read MoreIRS Audit Focus Remains on Middle-Class Taxpayers
A recent report reveals that the IRS audits more middle-class taxpayers than high-income earners, contrary to President Biden's promises.The Audit FindingsThe Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration
Read More5 Tax Strategies for Real Estate and Homeownership
Homes often represent the biggest asset and area of expense for clients, making it crucial for tax professionals like my Tax Problem Solver team to help homeowners unlock savings and income opportunities
Read MoreSenior Tax Breaks: Essential Benefits After 50
Understanding Senior Tax Breaks: A Guide for Ages 50 and OlderDid you know that several tax credits, deductions, and rules are specifically tailored based on your age? For instance, age might determine
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