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If your child is going to a summer day camp while you work, it may count as an expense toward the federal Child and Dependent Care Credit. For one qualifying child under age 13, you may annually use up to $3,000 of eligible child care expenses, including day camp...

It may not be as fun to plan as the wedding venue, invitations and attire, but marriage can result in changes affecting essential tax issues that need prompt attention following the wedding: Name. If your name has changed, report it to the Social Security...

If you’re thinking about helping a child or grandchild pay for school, you’re not alone, and you’re not without help. While families have always saved for education, Section 529 plans have made it easier and more tax-efficient. Tax Advantages With a 529 plan, your...

Ever since you became a business owner, you’ve focused on growing revenue, managing expenses and leveraging tax advantages. But don’t overlook a critical element of your long-term financial well-being, that is, a business exit strategy. Ideally, your exit strategy...

The accounting method your business uses to report income for tax purposes, either cash or accrual, can significantly impact your tax bill. While the cash method can offer tax-saving opportunities, the accrual method may in some cases be more appropriate or even...

The term “sandwich generation” was coined to describe baby boomers caught between caring for their aging parents and their children. Today, it most commonly applies to Generation Xers and older Millennials. If you’re caught in the middle, it might be time for honest...

Companies without a disaster recovery or business continuity plan need only consider the aftermath of recent hurricanes. News reports estimated property damages from Hurricane Helene alone last year to be more than $59.6 billion, plus disruption of untold businesses...

The IRS Business Tax Account provides information to sole proprietors, partners of partnerships, and shareholders of S corporations and C corporations. Eligible business taxpayers who set up an account can use the hub to make electronic payments, schedule or cancel...

The IRS has posted a list of common refund myths on its website. For example, if the online Where’s My Refund tool or automated hotline doesn’t specify when a refund will be approved, there’s no point in calling the IRS. The tax agency won’t have additional details...

Whether you’re a casual or professional gambler, your winnings are taxable. However, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration reports that gambling income is vastly underreported. Failing to report winnings accurately can lead to back taxes, interest and...