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Standard Mileage Rates for 2022
Starting January 1, 2022, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van, pickup, or panel truck are as follows: 58.5 cents per mile driven for business use, up 2.5 cents from the rate for 2021 18 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes for...
Tax Credits for Accommodating Disabled Workers
Businesses that make structural adaptations or other accommodations for employees or customers with disabilities may be eligible for tax credits and deductions. Let's take a look at a few of the tax incentives that are available to encourage employers to hire...
The 2022 Tax Filing Season: What You Need to Know
Monday, January 24, 2022, was the official start to this year's tax season. By now, everyone should have received most of the information they need to make sure they file a complete and accurate return. The start date for individual tax return filers is determined by...
What To Know About Keeping Good Tax Records
It's January and tax season is right around the corner. For many people that means scrambling to collect receipts, mileage logs, and other tax-related documents needed to prepare their tax returns. If this describes you, chances are, you're wishing you'd kept on top...
Watch Out for Holiday Gift Card Scams
There's never an off-season when it comes to scammers and thieves who want to trick people into scamming them out of money, stealing their personal information, or talking them into engaging in questionable behavior with their taxes. While scam attempts typically peak...
Why Using the Correct Filing Status Matters
As taxpayers get ready for the upcoming filing season, one needs to know their correct filing status. A taxpayer's filing status defines the type of tax return form they should use when filing their taxes. Filing status can affect the amount of tax they owe, and it...
Credit Reports: What You Should Know
Creditors keep their evaluation standards secret, making it difficult to know just how to improve your credit rating. Nonetheless, it is still important to understand the factors that determine creditworthiness. Periodically reviewing your credit report can also help...
Reminder: Identity Protection PIN Available To Taxpayers
Starting in January 2021, the IRS Identity Protection PIN Opt-In Program expanded to include all taxpayers who can properly verify their identity. Previously, IP PINs were only available to identity theft victims. What is an Identity Protection PIN? An identity...
Tax Planning vs. Tax Preparation: What is the Difference?
Many people assume tax planning is the same as tax preparation, but the two are quite different. Let's take a closer look: What is Tax Preparation? Tax preparation is the process of preparing and filing a tax return. Generally, it is a one-time event that culminates...
Getting Ready for the 2022 Tax Filing Season
Filing your tax return promises to be just as complicated as always - especially if you received stimulus payments or advance child tax credit payments. However, there are steps that taxpayers can take right now to make sure their tax filing experience goes smoothly...